> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2859083-category-leader-principal-aws](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2859083-category-leader-principal-aws). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Category Leader, Principal (AWS) - **Company:** LTD Global - **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $255,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Information Systems, Databases, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=445e728b37b154ac ## About the Role CANDIDATES MUST BE WITHIN PG&E SERVICE TERRITORY AND REQUIRED TO GO TO ON-SITE AT DCPP(AVILA BEACH) WEEKLY. POTENTIAL TO BE HIRED AS FTE LATER, 1) Experience in Nuclear industry 2) Contracting experience 3) Negotiating experience and Category management experience, * Develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages all Tier 1 contracts associated with the category(ies). * Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories. * Effectively influences stakeholders, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts. * Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies Desired * Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level. * Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job level. * Ability to work independently with limited oversight. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level. * Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. * Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. * Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Education Minimum * Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Education Desired * Masters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience. License/Certification Desired * ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification. * LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification. Experience Minimum * Experience in procurement, or related, 10 years. Experience Desired * Experience in contract management. * Experience in strategic sourcing, 10 years. * Experience in supply chain, or related, 10 years. * Strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. * Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level. * Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level. * Knowledge of database and information systems - SAP. ## Description * Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers. * Creates and maintains category plans. * Develops and review performance data with suppliers. 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