Pivot Energy · 17 hours ago
Category Manager, Solar and BESS Equipment
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expPivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider focused on developing, financing, and managing solar and energy storage projects. The Category Manager will lead sourcing activities and supplier management to enhance cost, quality, and delivery for Solar PV and Energy Storage equipment, while shaping the category management strategy.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Direct the segmentation of assigned spend into category and subcategory groupings to create levers for operational excellence
Lead the development of overall category strategies to meet organizational goals by improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), securing supply continuity, domestic content feasibility, and identifying/mitigating risks and opportunities
Maintain and deepen category knowledge by researching and tracking industry trends, best practices, and competitive offerings
Execute the category strategy by managing the Preferred Supplier List (PSL), rationalizing non-preferred suppliers, and rewarding preferred partners with business awards tied to Long-term Agreements (LTA)
Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and pricing
Initiate and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other business reviews with strategic suppliers to align on strategy and goals
Assess, review, and scout new suppliers for continuous improvement and development
Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and escalated supplier disputes
Lead regular strategic partnership meetings with key suppliers to set commercial goals, address technical considerations, and develop opportunities for additional business
Coordinate and approve supplier onboarding and manage the contract repository and renewals
Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) across the supply chain, focusing on reducing lead times, improving cycle time, and ensuring transparency
Improve key metrics such as savings, payment terms, on-time delivery, and risk mitigation (including inflation)
Support Responsible Sourcing & ESG Risk initiatives
Capture and maintain the latest part pricing for Procurement
Enforce procurement policies
Develop productive working relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Tech Ops, Project Management, Delivery, and Procurement)
Create presentations and analysis for strategic meetings (e.g., supplier relationship management, category strategies, risk mitigation proposals, and gap analysis)
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing learning (workshops, publications, professional societies)
Have Fun and do not take yourself too seriously
Additional duties, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of procurement experience (preferably within industries with engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with a focus on procurement)
Experience in negotiations, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, and contract development
Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Procurement Projects Management skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
Passion to learn new things through self-study and structured settings
Demonstrated abilities to coordinate across internal and external teams
Preferred
Experience in Category or Commodity Management of Hardware / Direct Materials
Experience in C&I solar and battery storage
Experience with vendor management, including purchase order issuance, execution, and administration
Benefits
Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation (prorated in first year)
Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set-up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
Company
Pivot Energy
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.17BKey Investors
HASIFirst Citizens BankFundamental Renewables
2025-12-17Debt Financing· $225M
2024-11-21Private Equity
2024-11-21Debt Financing· $450M
Leadership Team
Brett Labadie
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-22
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