thenuclearcompany

Sr. Category Manager (Indirect/Corporate)

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At a Glance

Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Experience
7+ years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable with
Posted
2026-03-31T14:49:59-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

ERP

Domain Knowledge

  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain

Requirements

7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, materials coordination, or logistics within energy, construction, industrial, or manufacturing environments.

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management for indirect spend

Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end sourcing from strategy through execution

Strong negotiation and supplier management experience across multiple indirect categories

Familiarity with procurement processes including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination.

Experience tracking material orders, delivery timelines, and resolving supply or delivery issues.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

Responsibilities

The Category Manager – Indirect/Corporate is responsible for end-to-end ownership of indirect categories that support corporate functions.

This role defines category strategies and drives execution for indirect goods and services, including IT, Professional Services, Travel, Workplace, and Marketing & Communications.

This role leads supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier and category management activities, ensuring the organization achieves high-quality services at a competitive cost while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, and Marketing) to translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies, establish preferred supplier networks, drive cost efficiency, and implement scalable purchasing pathways.

The Category Manager plays a critical role in building a disciplined, standardized procurement function that supports rapid company growth and ERP-enabled procurement processes.