CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Manager, Enterprise Material

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $100K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business discipline
  • 6+ years of relevant procurement experience
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems functionality and design
  • Experience in leading tactical procurement initiatives and contract negotiations
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement analytics and process management
  • Leadership and staff development expertise

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize company spend
  • Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop sourcing strategies
  • Manage the end-to-end sourcing process including bidding and contract negotiations
  • Develop data-driven analyses to support sourcing decisions
  • Evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions based on business needs
  • Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and internal controls
  • Manage supplier relationships, including pricing and performance monitoring

Benefits

  • Paid training from day one
  • Transit subsidies available
  • Flexible work schedule and paid time off
  • Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center
  • Professional growth programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Manager, Enterprise Materials Procurement is responsible for strategically leading category management, sourcing direction, supplier relationship management, and long-term procurement planning across Enterprise Materials categories supporting CenterPoint Energy's Electric and Gas Operations. This role provides oversight for critical utility material categories, including but not limited to Meters & Regulators, Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), Safety Supplies, Gas Material Distribution, Electric Material Distribution, and Gas Pipe Support. The manager partners closely with key business stakeholders to ensure the supply base can reliably support enterprise objectives, system reliability, growth programs, emergency response, and day-to-day operations using appropriate metrics and benchmarking. The Manager provides governance, strategic direction, escalation management, and decision support to ensure effective execution and alignment with enterprise procurement strategies.

Essential Functions

  • Leads strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize company spend and achieve business objectives.
  • Partners with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Manages the end-to-end sourcing process, including proposal development, bidding, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
  • Develops and executes data-driven analyses to support sourcing decisions and category strategy development.
  • Evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions that align with business needs and risk considerations.
  • Ensures adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Maintains ownership of Supply Chain policies, procedures, standard work instructions, and training materials.
  • Oversees maintenance of Supply Chain intranet and supplier portal content.
  • Leads the development and negotiation of supplier contracts, including master and blanket agreements, to mitigate risk and meet business requirements.
  • Monitors market conditions to ensure effective cost, quality, and supply management.
  • Develops and implements evaluation tools (e.g., scorecards, should-cost models, total cost of ownership models) to support procurement decisions.
  • Manages supplier relationships, including pricing, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
  • Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Buyers to achieve departmental goals and build organizational capability.


Education Description

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a supply chain or business discipline.


Experience

  • 6+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of ERP systems functionality and design. Direct experience in leading tactical procurement initiatives and contract negotiations. Must have demonstrated experience in procurement analytics, process management, leadership and staff development


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
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution


Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 07/29/2026
Posting End Date: 08/12/2026

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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