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Principal Category Manager

Constellation

Warrenville, IL

Full Time

Posted November 13, 2026

$131k - $145k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 14, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

This job is responsible for providing oversight, governance and implementation of the Supply Chain Process, Seven Step Sourcing Process; serving as primary liaison with Suppliers and business unit stakeholders; and managing high risk, complex, and high spend categories within and across business units.

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight and manage categories and associated purchases; perform category spend and risk analysis; and design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Provide governance direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within assigned business and spend categories.
Define and drive implementation of sourcing, purchasing and category best practices across. Define and implement standard procurement/sourcing practices to improve overall effectiveness; identify current trends and best practices to drive process improvement with stakeholders and secure sponsorship to continuously improve.
Lead personnel (both within and external to Supply) to achieve objectives across related categories and/or across multiple sourcing initiatives. Prioritize competing needs and assign tasks to support strategic sourcing initiatives and other Supply projects, as appropriate.
Develop and implement a category plan(s) that defines the strategy for effectively managing the category of spend to meet business unit and Exelon goals; incorporates spend analysis, industry analysis, economic trends, risk analysis and mitigation plans and communication/change management strategies
May supervise Supply Management personnel.
Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned.
Provide oversight and manage categories and associated purchases; perform category spend and risk analysis; and design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Provide governance direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within assigned business and spend categories.
Define and drive implementation of sourcing, purchasing and category best practices across. Define and implement standard procurement/sourcing practices to improve overall effectiveness; identify current trends and best practices to drive process improvement with stakeholders and secure sponsorship to continuously improve.
Lead personnel (both within and external to Supply) to achieve objectives across related categories and/or across multiple sourcing initiatives. Prioritize competing needs and assign tasks to support strategic sourcing initiatives and other Supply projects, as appropriate.
Develop and implement a category plan(s) that defines the strategy for effectively managing the category of spend to meet business unit and Exelon goals; incorporates spend analysis, industry analysis, economic trends, risk analysis and mitigation plans and communication/change management strategies
May supervise Supply Management personnel.
Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Demonstrated command of Category(ies) and supply management practices and concepts. Demonstrated understanding of entire' supply chain and cost drivers.
Demonstrated project and change management skills.
Ability to meet and exceed customer requirements while managing multiple projects and competing priorities, including the ability to present and defend positions before executive audiences.
Demonstrated data analysis capability and the ability to evaluate financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
Excellent negotiation, conflict management and communication skills. Ability to challenge clients and leadership effectively where appropriate. Strong ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance
Ability to effectively navigate in a support organization
Balancing competing priorities while building and maintaining productive relationships. Ability to constructively manage conflict among stakeholders.
Demonstrated business acumen, ability to grasp technical requirements and communicate effectively with business unit and corporate personnel in order to meet customer expectations.
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions.
Energy Industry or Nuclear experience, highly preferred
Detailed specific category expertise in Radiation Waste and Decontamination Services, a plus
People leadership experience or demonstrated leadership behaviors, a plus
Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Demonstrated command of Category(ies) and supply management practices and concepts. Demonstrated understanding of entire' supply chain and cost drivers.
Demonstrated project and change management skills.
Ability to meet and exceed customer requirements while managing multiple projects and competing priorities, including the ability to present and defend positions before executive audiences.
Demonstrated data analysis capability and the ability to evaluate financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
Excellent negotiation, conflict management and communication skills. Ability to challenge clients and leadership effectively where appropriate. Strong ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance
Ability to effectively navigate in a support organization
Balancing competing priorities while building and maintaining productive relationships. Ability to constructively manage conflict among stakeholders.
Demonstrated business acumen, ability to grasp technical requirements and communicate effectively with business unit and corporate personnel in order to meet customer expectations.
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions.
Energy Industry or Nuclear experience, highly preferred
Detailed specific category expertise in Radiation Waste and Decontamination Services, a plus
People leadership experience or demonstrated leadership behaviors, a plus

Benefits & Perks

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $130,500 to $145,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).