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Salary: USD 151,000 - 176,000 / annual
The Nuclear Company is a Series A-funded, AI-first startup pioneering fleet-scale nuclear reactor design and deployment to accelerate safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. The company operates with an AI-first mindset, expecting all employees to leverage technology and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to improve quality, speed, and impact.
The Sr. Category Manager – Indirect/Corporate will partner with functional leaders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, and Marketing to develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories supporting corporate functions. This role combines market insight, commercial expertise, and structured sourcing approaches to inform category strategies and support business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
**Category Strategy & Planning:** Develop and evolve category strategies for assigned indirect spend areas aligned to business priorities. Analyze spend patterns and supply markets to identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities. Provide recommendations on supplier strategies, including use of GPOs, strategic suppliers, and marketplace channels.
**Sourcing & Execution:** Lead structured sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations) in collaboration with stakeholders. Support and advise on commercial negotiations, pricing structures, and contract terms. Coordinate execution of sourcing initiatives including contracting, onboarding, and implementation.
**Stakeholder Partnership:** Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to functional leaders. Collaborate to shape sourcing approaches that align business needs with market capabilities. Adapt engagement level based on stakeholder needs, ranging from advisory support to leading sourcing activities. Influence adoption of preferred suppliers and purchasing channels through data and insights.
**Supplier & Contract Management:** Support stakeholders in managing supplier relationships, performance expectations, and governance routines. Identify opportunities for supplier optimization, consolidation, and performance improvement. Partner with Legal and Finance to develop and maintain contracts, MSAs, and commercial frameworks.
**Procurement Operations & Process Enablement:** Design and implement efficient, user-friendly purchasing channels and pathways (e.g., GPOs, catalogs, punchouts, marketplaces). Support alignment with procurement policies and controls while balancing business flexibility and speed. Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and purchasing data within procurement systems.
**Continuous Improvement & Scalability:** Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance stakeholder experience. Establish and track category performance metrics and value realization (e.g., savings, adoption, supplier performance). Enable catalog-based and guided buying capabilities. Contribute to development of procurement standards, templates, and scalable best practices.
The role is accountable for delivering measurable value including cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved supplier performance. As part of a growing procurement function, the Category Manager contributes to building standardized, scalable processes and systems that enhance the purchasing experience and support continued growth, including ERP-enabled procurement capabilities.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with focus on indirect spend and leading both people and process
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution
- Strong negotiation and supplier management experience across multiple indirect categories (e.g., professional services, IT, marketing, workplace)
- Experience partnering with cross-functional corporate stakeholders to support sourcing and purchasing decisions
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships and work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority
- Familiarity with core procurement processes (requisitions, purchase orders, contracting, supplier onboarding)
- Experience using ERP or procurement systems to support sourcing and purchasing activities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
**Nice to Have:**
- Experience supporting indirect categories such as IT, professional services, marketing, or workplace spend
- Experience operating in highly collaborative, matrixed environments with shared ownership of decisions
- Experience leveraging GPOs and managing multi-supplier ecosystems
- Exposure to high-growth or scaling organizations with evolving processes and priorities
- Experience balancing stakeholder needs with commercial outcomes in sourcing decisions
- Familiarity with ERP-enabled procurement or guided buying environments
