DPR Construction

Category Manager – Construction Materials

DPR Construction

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Austin • Florida • North Carolina • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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