Metasys Technologies
Overview
Staffing Solutions Specialist – White Glove Service from Client to Candidate. Category Management – IT & Software (Multiple Openings). Perm Roles. Hybrid - Oakland or San Ramon, CA. As a
Software/IT Category Manager , you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation’s largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with, influencing key internal stakeholders, and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support Client\'s commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Job Responsibilities
Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for low-to-medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
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.
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for low-to-medium complexity spend categories
Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
8+ years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
5+ years of experience sourcing IT & Software
Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Ability to develop strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
Desired Qualifications
Experience in the Utility, Energy, or Infrastructure Sectors
Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low-to-medium complexity
Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
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)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Utilities
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Staffing Solutions Specialist – White Glove Service from Client to Candidate. Category Management – IT & Software (Multiple Openings). Perm Roles. Hybrid - Oakland or San Ramon, CA. As a
Software/IT Category Manager , you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation’s largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with, influencing key internal stakeholders, and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support Client\'s commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Job Responsibilities
Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for low-to-medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
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.
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for low-to-medium complexity spend categories
Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
8+ years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
5+ years of experience sourcing IT & Software
Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Ability to develop strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
Desired Qualifications
Experience in the Utility, Energy, or Infrastructure Sectors
Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low-to-medium complexity
Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
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)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Utilities
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Oakland, CA .
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