Senior Category Manager

Alliant Energy

Senior Category Manager responsible for supplier performance and cost savings at Alliant Energy. Leading contract negotiations and strategic partnerships to optimize purchasing.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeMadison • Iowa, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee intricate, high-stakes contracts
Optimize supplier performance
Drive substantial cost savings through data-driven decision-making
Lead comprehensive RFP processes
Navigate complex contract negotiations
Cultivate robust cross-functional partnerships
Collaborate with client subject matter specialists and managers
Manage relationship requirements within portfolio activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation preferred
7 years of related experience in purchasing or supply chain
Demonstrated cross-functional team work experience
Persuasive communication skills (oral and written)
Advanced ability to guide collaborative projects with suppliers
Excellent analytic, negotiation, and problem solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data-driven decision-makingRFP processescontract negotiationssupplier performance optimizationportfolio management

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationpersuasive communicationanalytic skillsnegotiation skillsproblem solving

Certifications

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)