What You Can Expect
As our Category Lead Buyer for Electrical Equipment & Services, Advisor, you will collaborate with Global Business Units, Group Category Management, and Project Procurement to align on the Electrical Equipment category strategy. You will lead the supplier qualification and sourcing process, initiate major negotiation efforts for contracting to secure the supply chain of key equipment, and ensure compliance with Group's and local requirements (Ethics, CSR, H&S). Additionally, you will manage frame agreements, monitor supplier performance, and foster relationships with key suppliers. You will also develop a contracting strategy, document the category strategy playbook, and provide your expertise on technology and industry trends. This position is located in Houston, TX, and reports to the NorthAM Chief Procurement Officer.

• Provide expertise in technology, pricing, and industry trends for North America, conducting supply market analysis and identifying challenges/opportunities
• Maintain relationships with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring smooth supply chain operations and proactively addressing potential disruptions
• Monitor supplier performance with input from Global Business Units (GBUs), steering the overall procurement process
• Lead negotiation efforts for contracting, manage competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) bids, and drive final supplier selections in partnership with key stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• A minimum seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement
• You possess a working knowledge of the construction labor market and materials/commodities market trends
• You demonstrate strong relationship management and communication skills, collaborating with bid/project managers and technical teams
• You bring experience in bidding, negotiating, and hiring trade contractors while maintaining cost competitiveness
• You have advanced knowledge in Procurement processes and tools (SAP, Ariba) and proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy with a minimum of three (3) days working in the Houston, TX office
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE's policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation
Salary Range: $100,905 - $147,660 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
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Business Unit: T&G
Division: T&G NORTHAM - Regional Hub
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full - Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree