Role Overview
TriOptus LLC is hiring a mid-level Category Manager(Remote). This is a contract role in Allentown. Part of TriOptus LLC's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Title : Category Manager(Remote)
Job Location: Allentown Pennsylvania
Job duration: 18 months
Job Description
- The purpose of this job is to manage the supply chain for operations services, specifically utility electric and gas operations.
- This position manages competitive bid events, conducts negotiations, performs market/price/financial analysis, develops supplier relationships, tracks and manages supplier performance, reports cost savings, and drives continuous improvement and productivity with suppliers and customers.
- This position requires an experienced professional that works independently with minimal supervision and may provide guidance and direction to other Client employees in support of high quality, timely and cost-effective resource acquisition activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on complex (multi-million dollar) contracts, work with Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conduct negotiations to achieve the optimal business results for the company.
- Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with a supplier or contract.
- Establish or maintain professional relationships with suppliers or partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Client's Supply Chain Polices.
- Be the corporate expert for assigned operations services categories and know the market drivers, supplier base, emerging technologies, regulatory factors, category spend by supplier, inventory, supplier and fill rate performance.
- Acts as primary liaison to suppliers within assigned Categories.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field.
- A minimum of five years of operations services buying experience.
- Market knowledge of gas/electric utility products, equipment, and services.
- Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
- Candidates must have experience writing contractors for Utility T&D Construction Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Category Manager(Remote) position at TriOptus LLC?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to TriOptus LLC. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Category Manager(Remote) position at TriOptus LLC located?
This position is based in Allentown. TriOptus LLC has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Category Manager(Remote) at TriOptus LLC earn?
TriOptus LLC has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Category Manager(Remote) role at TriOptus LLC posted?
This role was posted on April 19, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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