SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key categories in the PV and BESS industry with an emphasis on eBOS.

The Category

Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to identify supplier needs and scout potential suppliers. Through competitive RFP processes, this role will evaluate supplier responses, award contracts, and negotiate Master Supply Agreements to achieve optimal terms, pricing, lead times, and quality standards. Post-contract, the Category Manager will lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including compiling feedback for supplier scorecards, conducting quarterly business reviews, and addressing supplier escalations.

This role is critical to optimizing supply chain performance and fostering robust supplier partnerships. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or Dallas, TX. This reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria.

Negotiate Master Supply

Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times,



and quality assurance measures. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management. Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred. Ability to understand electrical design and components, their purpose and use, with a preference for photovoltaics and battery storage. Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries.

Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

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