Category Manager – Utility Pole Line Components
About Us: EnergyLink Sourcing LLC serves as the centralized supply chain arm of Quanta Services and its operating companies. Our centralized approach enables us to establish stronger partnerships across our supplier and client networks, improve material availability, and drive greater certainty of delivery for our customers. We are proud to support dynamic projects that power communities and drive progress. Our team is driven by integrity, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering results. At EnergyLink, we believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, our partners, and our employees – grounded in trust, collaboration, and performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. About this Role: Category Manager – Utility Pole Line Components EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is a certified renewable EPC firm on a mission to connect end users to capital investors through tailored electrification assets. We design, build, and fund full-suite strategic solutions that reduce carbon emissions, boost sustainability, and elevate corporate responsibility. We are seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy for critical pole line and overhead distribution components used in multi-million-dollar utility and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on securing high-value materials, optimizing supplier partnerships, and driving cost, quality, and schedule performance for complex overhead line and T&D construction programs. This is an individual contributor role—ideal for experienced professionals who want to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without managing a team. This is an individual contributor role—ideal for experienced professionals who want to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without managing a team. This is a fully remote position open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes up to 20% domestic and international travel. What You'll Do: As a Category Manager at QISG/EnergyLink, you will: Own and execute category strategies aligned with project demand, technical requirements, and sustainability goals Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships across key pole line and overhead distribution commodities Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support S&OP alignment Onboard and qualify suppliers, monitor risk, and drive innovation Leverage market intelligence and spend analysis to reduce cost and increase value Travel to job sites and vendor locations to support field operations and supplier oversight Utilize enterprise systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa for sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, and procurement planning What You'll Bring: ~5 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on pole line, overhead distribution, or utility T&D infrastructure projects Deep knowledge of pole line components, including: Insulators Grounding Systems Line hardware (clamps, brackets, suspension hardware) Guying systems and anchors Crossarms and brackets Clamps, connectors, bolts, and fasteners Hangers and hooks Spacer cable system hardware and accessories Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems, including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed What You'll Get: Competitive base salary Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development #LI-Remote Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.