CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Manager, Infrastructure Services

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize company spend.
  • Partner with experts to develop tailored sourcing strategies.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including bidding and contract negotiations.
  • Conduct data-driven analyses to support sourcing decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and internal controls.
  • Oversee maintenance of Supply Chain policies and training materials.
  • Develop and negotiate supplier contracts to mitigate business risks.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Paid training from day one.
  • Flexible work schedule including paid holidays and time off.
  • Access to fitness discounts and on-site wellness center.
  • Professional growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provides effective leadership, guidance and expertise for a team of procurement professionals who execute sourcing activities for materials, parts, supplies and services. Directs tactical procurement processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management activities. This position is responsible for management of the corporate purchasing card program and serves as the system administrator for supply chain systems. Is accountable for departmental goals, business plans and cost commitments/achievements, using appropriate metrics and benchmarking.

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: 07/22/2026
Posting End Date: 08/05/2026

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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
CNP
* Ladders Estimates

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