Subcontractor Category Manager

SOLV Energy

Category Manager managing sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationships at SOLV Energy. Collaborating across teams to enhance supply chain performance in the PV and BESS industry.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,554 - $130,692 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers.
Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria.
Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management.
Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions.
Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Celebration of differences
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Support for community improvement

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementsourcingsupplier relationship managementnegotiationcontract managementRequest for Proposals (RFPs)supply chain operationsquality assurance

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingproblem solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's degree in Engineering