Job Specifications
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About This Role
This is a fully remote position open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Category Manager – Utility Pole Line Components
EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is a certified renewable EPC firm on a mission to connect end users to capital investors through tailored electrification assets. We design, build, and fund full-suite strategic solutions that reduce carbon emissions, boost sustainability, and elevate corporate responsibility.
We are seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy for critical pole line and overhead distribution components used in multi-million-dollar utility and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on securing high-value materials, optimizing supplier partnerships, and driving cost, quality, and schedule performance for complex overhead line and T&D construction programs.
This is an individual contributor role—ideal for experienced professionals who want to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without managing a team.
This is an individual contributor role—ideal for experienced professionals who want to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without managing a team.
What You'll Do
As a Category Manager at QISG/EnergyLink, you will:
Own and execute category strategies aligned with project demand, technical requirements, and sustainability goals
Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships across key pole line and overhead distribution commodities
Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget
Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support S&OP alignment
Onboard and qualify suppliers, monitor risk, and drive innovation
Leverage market intelligence and spend analysis to reduce cost and increase value
Travel to job sites and vendor locations to support field operations and supplier oversight
Utilize enterprise systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa for sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, and procurement planning
What You'll Bring
~5 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on pole line, overhead distribution, or utility T&D infrastructure projects
Deep knowledge of pole line components, including:
Insulators
Grounding Systems
Line hardware (clamps, brackets, suspension hardware)
Guying systems and anchors
Crossarms and brackets
Clamps, connectors, bolts, and fasteners
Hangers and hooks
Spacer cable system hardware and accessories
Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects
Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems, including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred
Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed
What You'll Get
Join QISG/EnergyLink and grow your career!
Competitive base salary + annual bonus potential
Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
At QISG, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career where you can grow, learn, and be rewarded for your contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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