Redaptive is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Category Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with various suppliers, installers, and service providers to deliver cost savings while achieving the highest quality and timely delivery of Redaptive projects. Additionally, you will use your excellent communication skills, project management experience, and industry knowledge to effectively build a supplier portfolio in the Lighting/HVAC/Mechanical verticals. You will also partner with internal stakeholders to develop a top-down strategy, drive efficiencies, and positively influence company objectives.
About Redaptive:
Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Redaptive’s programs help many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, save money, lower carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. With Redaptive, customers can overcome capital and contractual barriers to achieve energy-saving benefits quickly, all with real-time data powered by Redaptive’s proprietary Data Solutions metering platform. Redaptive was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. Redaptive is backed by CarVal, ENGIE New Ventures, Linse Capital, CBRE, Evergy Ventures, Rabobank, CPP Investments, and Honeywell.
Our company culture is exciting, collaborative, and fast-paced. We are passionate about changing the world and helping our customers to become more environmentally sustainable and profitable. We are looking for team members who are driven, passionate, and want to take on diverse challenges to help grow a great company. Redaptive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. For more information, visit www.redaptive.com
Responsibilities and DutiesDevelop category strategies for the Lighting/HVAC/Mechanical manufacturing linesIdentify and develop a portfolio of qualified supply optionsLead negotiations with providers in the Lighting/HVAC/Mechanical space Develop and execute cost models – understand how significant cost drivers impact category strategy. Manage supply base by establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for your portfolioDrive year on year cost savings while mitigating company exposureProject Management – work cross functionally with internal stakeholders (Ops, Product, Sales, Partner Management, Legal) to build alignment on both specific projects and category strategyContract management – review and negotiate commercial terms – high familiarity with legal terms and conditionsUnderstanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology outlookOther duties as assigned
Required Abilities and SkillsExceptional understanding of supply chain principles and sourcing fundamentalsAbility to effectively negotiate both service and commodity offeringsBuild a deep understanding of Redaptive offerings and industry trends within your categoryMaintain a sense of urgency and focusExcellent analytical and project management capabilitiesAdaptable, flexible to changing priorities, and excellent problem-solving abilitiesOrganized with an eye for detail. Follow-up and drive tasks to completionExcellent presentation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skillsCollaboration and influence management skillsPassionate about Redaptive’s mission to transform the way resources are consumed, making buildings better for people, the planet, and the bottom line
Education and ExperienceBA or BS degree in a relevant concentration preferred or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in commodity management/category management/supply chain management/opsCSCP (APICS) or CPSM (ISM) is a plusExperience with both commodity and service offerings is a plusExperience/exposure in any of the following: Lighting, HVAC, electrical, building engineering, building construction, metering, manufacturing, or other related industries
TravelUp to 25% of travel time expected for the position, with overnight stays, while attending conferences and meetings with suppliers
The Perks!Equity plan participationCompany-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care6% 401(k) match with immediate vestingFlexible Time Off Expected annual salary: $__________ - $____________ (subject to adjustment for relevant experience, skills, geo location)Annual bonus 15%, subject to company and individual performance
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
