Category Leader

Ampcus, Inc
United States, California, Oakland
Oct 21, 2025
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Category Leader Job Location: Oakland, CA ( Hybrid ) Job Responsibilities Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers. Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives. Accesses, records and tracks procurement requests during the course of the Sourcing process. Supports Functional Areas in decisions regarding types and levels of insurance required for 3rd party vendors. Ensures all procurement requests and contract documents comply with all sourcing processes and policies. Reviews new contracts assigned through contract review process, coordinating with stakeholder departments. Supports development of less complex category plans. Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements. Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards. Acts as a liaison between various departments and cross-functional teams. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience 2 years of experience in sourcing Desired: 4 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products - e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of Strategic Sourcing as needed to perform at the job level Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to develop recommendations Ability to lead lower complexity negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes Ability to apply contract processes and procedures Ability to work independently with limited oversight Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low complexity Strong written and verbal skills Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification PMP-Project Management Professional certification ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s) Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.