About this opportunity
American Transmission Co. lists this Sr. Category Buyer opportunity in city of pewaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary of Responsibilities
HELP BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT POWERS COMMUNITIES At American Transmission Company (ATC), every project we deliver helps power homes, businesses, and communities across our region. Behind those projects are smart sourcing decisions, trusted supplier relationships, and strategic procurement professionals who help ensure we have the right partners, materials, and services at the right time. We're looking for a Category Buyer who can bring strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and a passion for continuous improvement to our Supply Chain team. This is an opportunity to influence critical infrastructure projects, shape supplier strategies, drive measurable business value, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. If you're energized by solving complex challenges, negotiating successful outcomes, and building partnerships that make an impact, we'd like to meet you.
Essential Responsibilities
Why You'll Love This Role
Influence sourcing strategies that support major energy infrastructure projects
Partner with engineers, project managers, and business leaders across ATC
Lead supplier negotiations and performance improvement initiatives
Use analytics and market intelligence to guide business decisions
Balance cost, quality, risk, service, and supplier relationships
Drive process improvements that create sustainable organizational value
What You'll Do
You'll manage assigned spend categories throughout the procurement lifecycle, from identifying business needs through supplier selection, contract execution, supplier performance management, and agreement closeout.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and implement category management and sourcing strategies
Analyze spend patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities
Conduct market research, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations
Lead competitive sourcing events and supplier selection processes
Evaluate total lifecycle cost and long-term business value
Supplier & Contract Management
Negotiate commercial agreements and contract terms
Support development of statements of work, service levels, and performance measures
Manage suppliers throughout the agreement lifecycle
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and business reviews
Address supplier issues and drive corrective action plans
Business Partnership & Project Support
Collaborate with project teams, engineers, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders
Translate technical and business requirements into sourcing strategies
Provide procurement guidance throughout project planning and execution
Identify and mitigate supplier and commercial risks
Support successful delivery of capital and operational initiatives
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Analyze spend, cost, supplier, and market data
Develop reporting and insights to support decision-making
Assist with demand planning and forecasting activities
Support process improvement initiatives across Supply Chain
Drive efficiencies that improve outcomes for stakeholders and suppliers
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, category management, or a related discipline
Experience managing sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships
Experience negotiating contracts and commercial agreements
Experience performing cost, spend, financial, or market analysis
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within utility, energy, construction, infrastructure, engineering services, or other project-based environments
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven organizations
Experience with Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
Experience utilizing Power BI or other analytics tools
Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, or performance reviews
CPSM certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Why ATC Purpose-Driven Work
We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.
People-Centric Culture
We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.
Flexibility & Balance
Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.
Growth & Development
Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.
Comprehensive Rewards
Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees’ unique needs.
Annual incentive bonus
Employer-sponsored pension plan
401(k) match
HSA contribution
Life & disability insurance
Health care benefits
Generous time off plans
Flexible work arrangements
And much more.
Reliable Innovation
Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.
Shared Future
We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all.
Join our Great Place to Work
Where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.
Targeted base pay
The targeted base pay for this position is $96,000 to $112,000 annually.*
Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.
*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.
Openings and Posting
Number of Openings Available: 1
Posting Date:
Time Type: Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants have rights under employment laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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WISCONSIN FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAW ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.
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Who can apply
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