DPR Construction
DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a self-performing general contractor and construction manager focused on technically demanding, sustainable projects. Founded in 1990, the company delivers work ranging from large-scale new construction to tenant improvements and special projects across advanced technology and mission-critical facilities, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Its approach emphasizes technical expertise, integrity, collaboration, enjoyment, and continuous improvement.

Senior Category Manager, Division 10 – Austin Onsite

Lead category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations for DPR Construction’s complex, sustainability-focused contracting operations. Drive cost efficiency, risk reduction, and supplier performance across high-impact spend categories.

Description

  • Lead category strategy and complex sourcing initiatives across multiple spend areas and high-impact categories
  • Build and execute category strategies through multi-year roadmaps and sourcing pipelines
  • Analyze spend, markets, and suppliers to guide procurement decisions
  • Direct end-to-end strategic sourcing events, from bid planning and stakeholder alignment through commercial modeling, risk mitigation, quality, performance, and negotiations
  • Develop and oversee preferred supplier programs, framework agreements, and master service agreements
  • Set category governance and supplier performance practices using scorecards, corrective actions, business reviews, and risk plans
  • Work with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to increase adoption, maintain compliance, and resolve escalated supplier concerns
  • Prepare category performance reports covering financial outcomes, service delivery, and supplier compliance trends

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Five to seven years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain operations
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience in construction, materials distribution, or project-based sourcing environments preferred

Benefits

  • Private employee-owned company
  • Room to explore new opportunities, pursue different career paths, and shape your future
  • Support for developing individual strengths, encouraging curiosity, and pursuing shared goals
  • Recognition as a highly regarded workplace

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