Category Manager – Construction Materials

DPR Construction

Category Manager developing and executing sourcing strategies across key spending categories in construction materials. Collaborating with various teams to optimize supplier programs and drive performance.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeAustin • Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with OES business needs, spend profiles, and growth plans.
Analyze spend, supplier landscapes, and market trends to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and strategic partnerships.
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management for assigned categories.
Own and execute strategic sourcing events (RFx), including bid development, evaluation, total cost analysis, and commercial negotiations in partnership with Risk and Legal.
Establish and manage preferred supplier programs, framework agreements, MSAs, and category pricing catalogs.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, and branch teams to drive program adoption, purchasing compliance, and vendor performance.
Monitor and report on category performance, including margins, cost savings, cost avoidance, service levels, and supplier compliance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements (e.g., Coupa, ERP) and category playbook development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
Experience in category management strongly preferred.
Construction or material distribution industry experience is a strong plus.
Experience running RFPs and negotiating large commercial agreements.
Strong understanding of construction and building materials.
Ability to read drawings and specifications to understand technical requirements.
Exceptional negotiation, sourcing, and vendor-management skills.
Ability to conduct complex financial and market analysis.
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at multiple levels.
Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.
Positive interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementsupply chain operationscategory managementRFPsnegotiating commercial agreementsfinancial analysismarket analysisvendor managementcost analysis

Soft Skills

negotiation skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailstrategic planningtactical executioninfluencing skillsteam collaborationindependent workproblem-solving