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Alliant Energy

Senior Category Manager

Alliant Energy

. Oversee intricate, high-stakes contracts .

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)