IT Procurement Manager

Date: Jun 6, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Category Management – IT is accountable for leading end-to-end category management activities across assigned IT spend areas, including strategic, tactical, and transactional responsibilities. This role is critical in shaping and executing category strategies that align with business priorities, drive value, and ensure effective delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong thought leadership, set strategic direction, and develop actionable plans to achieve category objectives. In addition to overseeing execution, this role will play a key part in the broader transformation of the category management function.

Key responsibilities include managing the full category management lifecycle—leveraging a Centre of Excellence model to drive market intelligence, financial analysis, sourcing strategies, and stakeholder engagement. Categories may include, but are not limited to: Software, Hardware, Telecom, Cloud Computing, and IT Services.

This position also involves stakeholder collaboration, promoting adoption of category management practices, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost reduction opportunities.

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Education Description:

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Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 06/06/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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