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Sr Category Manager

Constellation

Warrenville, IL

Full Time

Posted November 2, 2026

$103k - $114k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 3, 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 and implementation of the Supply Chain Process, Seven Step Sourcing Process; serving as primary liaison with Suppliers and business unit stakeholders; and managing multiple categories within and across business units.

Key Responsibilities

Establish master' material and service agreements (blanket contracts) and support special projects as well as complex sourcing initiatives. Participate in periodic special project' initiatives. Accountable for category purchases (including tactical); become involved on an as-needed bases to resolve emergent issues.
Maintain and own the position of primary contact for the resolution of systemic/recurring supplier/customer issues. Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers. Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded; and performance meets customer expectations. Manage and/or support supplier alliance process and own/manage all supplier relationships. Lead and/or support all supplier relationship development programs and suppler alliance periodic meetings.
Manage categories and provide oversight and governance of associated purchases; perform category spend and risk analysis; and design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Provide direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within assigned business and spend categories.
Identify and implement sourcing and category management best practices.
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.
Identify and manage category risks; and align category profiles with business unit needs, company direction, and Constellation's goals.
Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned
Establish master' material and service agreements (blanket contracts) and support special projects as well as complex sourcing initiatives. Participate in periodic special project' initiatives. Accountable for category purchases (including tactical); become involved on an as-needed bases to resolve emergent issues.
Maintain and own the position of primary contact for the resolution of systemic/recurring supplier/customer issues. Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers. Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded; and performance meets customer expectations. Manage and/or support supplier alliance process and own/manage all supplier relationships. Lead and/or support all supplier relationship development programs and suppler alliance periodic meetings.
Manage categories and provide oversight and governance of associated purchases; perform category spend and risk analysis; and design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
Provide direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within assigned business and spend categories.
Identify and implement sourcing and category management best practices.
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.
Identify and manage category risks; and align category profiles with business unit needs, company direction, and Constellation's goals.
Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience or High School diploma or equivalent, with nine (9) years of experience.
Demonstrated project and change management skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of category and supply management concepts.
Adept and persuasive communicator (verbal, written).
Cross functional/organizational team management and facilitation skills (internal and external).
Demonstrated data analysis capability.
Demonstrated negotiation skills. Ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance.
Conflict management experience.
Technical aptitude (category-specific requirement)
Availability for travel across Constellation sites, Supplier locations and business units; as business needs dictate.
Demonstrated understanding of Constellation's supply chain and cost drivers.
IT Services Category & sourcing expertise and/or applicable experience.
Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience or High School diploma or equivalent, with nine (9) years of experience.
Demonstrated project and change management skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of category and supply management concepts.
Adept and persuasive communicator (verbal, written).
Cross functional/organizational team management and facilitation skills (internal and external).
Demonstrated data analysis capability.
Demonstrated negotiation skills. Ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance.
Conflict management experience.
Technical aptitude (category-specific requirement)
Availability for travel across Constellation sites, Supplier locations and business units; as business needs dictate.
Demonstrated understanding of Constellation's supply chain and cost drivers.
IT Services Category & sourcing expertise and/or applicable experience.

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 $102,600 to $114,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).