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Equipment categories may include, but will not be limited to, pile drivers, truss drivers, GPS guidance systems, and robotic conveyance/assembly equipment.\nThe Category Manager will partner closely with Engineering, Construction Operations, Fleet, Project Management, and Finance teams to drive supplier selection, execute strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, improve total cost of ownership, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure equipment availability to support project execution.\nThis position plays a critical role in delivering competitive project economics, ensuring schedule certainty, and building long-term supplier partnerships that support the company's continued growth and industry leadership.\nThis role can be fully remote or hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.\nJob Description:\n*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned\nPosition Responsibilities and Duties:\nCategory Strategy & Strategic Sourcing\nDevelop and execute category strategies for structural components and construction equipment aligned with business objectives, project pipelines, and market conditions. \nLead supplier market analysis, benchmarking, and category intelligence efforts to identify opportunities for cost optimization, innovation, and risk mitigation. \nPartner with Engineering, Construction, Fleet, and Operations teams to define technical requirements, specifications, and sourcing strategies. \nIdentify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth, geographic expansion, and supply chain resiliency. \nAnalyze total cost of ownership, supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and commercial competitiveness when evaluating supplier options. \nCompetitive Procurement & Contract Negotiation\nLead competitive RFP, RFQ, and bid processes for structural materials, construction equipment, and related services. \nEvaluate supplier proposals and develop recommendation packages utilizing commercial, technical, operational, and risk-based criteria. \nNegotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service agreements, performance guarantees, lead times, and other commercial terms. \nDevelop and execute Master Supply Agreements, Strategic Partnership Agreements, Rental Agreements, Fleet Purchasing Agreements, and other procurement contracts. \nSupport project-specific procurement activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project schedules. \nConstruction Equipment Procurement\nLead sourcing and procurement of construction equipment supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, including: \nPile driving equipment \nTruss driving equipment \nGPS Guidance Systems \nRobotic Conveyance/Assembly equipment \nEvaluate buy versus lease versus rental strategies based on project duration, utilization, and financial objectives. \nCollaborate with Fleet and Operations teams to optimize equipment deployment, lifecycle costs, maintenance support, and asset utilization. \nNegotiate service, maintenance, warranty, and aftermarket support agreements with OEMs and equipment providers. \nMonitor equipment market trends, availability constraints, and technological advancements impacting project execution. \nSupplier Relationship Management\nServe as the primary commercial interface for strategic suppliers. \nEstablish supplier performance metrics and scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, safety, innovation, and sustainability. \nLead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive supplier meetings. \nManage supplier escalations and drive corrective action plans when performance issues arise. \nBuild strong collaborative supplier relationships that support continuous improvement and long-term value creation. \nRisk Management & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, logistics disruptions, and commodity market fluctuations. \nDevelop contingency sourcing plans for critical materials and equipment. \nDrive procurement process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices. \nSupport forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities. \nMaintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, contractual obligations, and industry regulations. \nMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline. \n5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management. \nExperience sourcing structural commodities, construction materials, industrial equipment, or capital equipment. \nDemonstrated success leading complex commercial negotiations and supplier agreements. \nStrong analytical, financial, and decision-making skills. \nExperience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing executive-level decisions. \nExcellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills. \nExperience within utility-scale solar, renewable energy, EPC, construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors. \nExperience sourcing heavy construction equipment, fleet assets, or large capital equipment programs. \nUnderstanding of solar tracker systems, foundations, steel fabrication, and renewable construction methodologies. \nKnowledge of equipment ownership models, fleet lifecycle management, rental strategies, and equipment financing structures. \nProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent. \nKey Success 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We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nBenefits:\nEmployees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.\nCompensation Range:\n$104,554 - $130,692\nPay Rate Type:\nSalary\nSOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.\nIn addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.\nAny unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. 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