Director - Category Management - Renewable Energy
R. R. CASSIDY, INC., Houston, TX, United States
Director, Category Management Renewables
EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is a certified renewable EPC firm on a mission to connect end users to capital investors through tailored electrification assets. We design, build, and fund full-suite strategic solutions that reduce carbon emissions, boost sustainability, and elevate corporate responsibility. EnergyLink, is seeking a Director, Category Management Renewables with proven experience leading Category Management teams supporting utility-scale Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects. This role will oversee sourcing and procurement of critical infrastructure materials, including racking systems, inverters, transformers, structural steel, wire, and cable, while driving enterprise sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and project execution. This is a fully remote position open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes up to 30% domestic and international travel. What You'll Do
Lead the enterprise renewables category strategy across Wind, Solar, and BESS projects, with ownership of critical materials including racking, steel piles, cable and wire, inverters, transformers, and related electrical and structural components. You will define and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support safe, on-time project delivery across the portfolio. You will provide senior-level leadership to a team of Category Managers, setting direction, developing talent, and driving accountability and performance. Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, finance, and project teams, you will align sourcing plans with demand forecasts, capital programs, and long-range business objectives. This role owns strategic supplier relationships, supplier performance and risk management, and category governance. You will leverage market intelligence and analytics to navigate pricing volatility, geopolitical risk, and capacity constraints while driving innovation and long-term value through supplier partnerships. You will represent the sourcing function in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide planning and decision-making. What You'll Bring
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management within complex, capital-intensive environments, with a proven track record of leading teams and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
Strong experience supporting Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects, sourcing materials such as solar racking systems, steel piles and structural steel, inverters, transformers, MV/LV cable, wire, switchgear, and balance-of-plant components
Proven negotiation skills with strong commercial and financial acumen, including supplier strategy, pricing models, and contract structures
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and senior leadership stakeholders and translate strategy into measurable execution
Highly analytical and execution-focused, comfortable using data and market intelligence to drive decisions and results
Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Electrical Engineering, or related field); APICS/CPSM or similar certification preferred
What You'll Get
Competitive base salary + target bonus + target equity
Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
Comprehensive benefits medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.
EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is a certified renewable EPC firm on a mission to connect end users to capital investors through tailored electrification assets. We design, build, and fund full-suite strategic solutions that reduce carbon emissions, boost sustainability, and elevate corporate responsibility. EnergyLink, is seeking a Director, Category Management Renewables with proven experience leading Category Management teams supporting utility-scale Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects. This role will oversee sourcing and procurement of critical infrastructure materials, including racking systems, inverters, transformers, structural steel, wire, and cable, while driving enterprise sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and project execution. This is a fully remote position open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes up to 30% domestic and international travel. What You'll Do
Lead the enterprise renewables category strategy across Wind, Solar, and BESS projects, with ownership of critical materials including racking, steel piles, cable and wire, inverters, transformers, and related electrical and structural components. You will define and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support safe, on-time project delivery across the portfolio. You will provide senior-level leadership to a team of Category Managers, setting direction, developing talent, and driving accountability and performance. Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, finance, and project teams, you will align sourcing plans with demand forecasts, capital programs, and long-range business objectives. This role owns strategic supplier relationships, supplier performance and risk management, and category governance. You will leverage market intelligence and analytics to navigate pricing volatility, geopolitical risk, and capacity constraints while driving innovation and long-term value through supplier partnerships. You will represent the sourcing function in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide planning and decision-making. What You'll Bring
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management within complex, capital-intensive environments, with a proven track record of leading teams and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
Strong experience supporting Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects, sourcing materials such as solar racking systems, steel piles and structural steel, inverters, transformers, MV/LV cable, wire, switchgear, and balance-of-plant components
Proven negotiation skills with strong commercial and financial acumen, including supplier strategy, pricing models, and contract structures
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and senior leadership stakeholders and translate strategy into measurable execution
Highly analytical and execution-focused, comfortable using data and market intelligence to drive decisions and results
Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Electrical Engineering, or related field); APICS/CPSM or similar certification preferred
What You'll Get
Competitive base salary + target bonus + target equity
Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
Comprehensive benefits medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.