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Xcel Energy is an energy and utilities company working with communities, customers, and business partners to support a reliable, affordable transition toward cleaner energy. Its customer-focused services include billing resources, energy-use tracking, and safety information, while its careers span the company’s work across energy, utilities, and related retail operations.
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Category Manager - Xcel Energy (Hybrid, Minneapolis)

Lead category sourcing and supplier-management activities for Xcel Energy’s energy operations. The role covers market analysis, contract negotiations, supplier performance, risk management, and clean-energy supply-chain initiatives.

USUnited StatesCOColoradoMNMinnesota
$84,900 – $120,567 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredProcurement

Description

  • Shape category sourcing plans around stakeholder priorities and business needs
  • Assess contracts, supply and demand, market and commodity conditions, total cost of ownership, and should-cost models
  • Advise on category direction while tracking industry developments, market trends, and supplier risk
  • Help design and deliver sourcing events, from proposal review through supplier selection
  • Manage tier II supplier performance and assist with tier I supplier and relationship oversight
  • Create supplier action plans, scorecards, performance measures, and continuous-improvement programs
  • Contribute to strategic contract negotiations and take the lead on selected negotiations
  • Apply required contract procedures and maintain complete contract records
  • Track purchasing compliance across buying channels, suppliers, and contract execution
  • Manage supplier disputes and coordinate contract modifications
  • Create risk-mitigation approaches and administer category agreements with Legal and Security
  • Assist with category and project plans supporting Supply Chain strategy execution
  • Build effective partner relationships and contribute to change-management initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related technical or analytical discipline
  • A comparable combination of education and professional experience may qualify
  • At least three years of supply chain experience
  • Working proficiency in contract formation, negotiation, and execution
  • Willingness to pursue CPSM certification or an equivalent credential
  • Ability to attend meetings throughout the region
  • Availability for up to 10% travel
  • Construction operations and project-management experience is preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills plus experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Annual incentive program
  • Medical and pharmacy coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Dependent-care reimbursement account
  • Health-care reimbursement account
  • Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in an eligible health plan
  • Limited-purpose FSA for employees enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA
  • Transportation reimbursement account
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness-center reimbursement for employees enrolled in an eligible health plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Transit programs
  • Employee recognition program
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and flexibility

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