Lead Category Manager

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power.

With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high ‑ performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands.

The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high ‑ margin services business that delivers long ‑ term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle.

As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind ‑ the ‑ meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen ‑ ready solutions.

INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

The Lead Category Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing global sourcing strategies for assigned categories and suppliers.

This includes supplier selection, supplier management and development, contract agreements and ensuring excellent purchasing operations.

Additionally, this position constantly drives continuous improvement initiatives in the field of transformation, processes, quality, cost effectiveness and internal coordination/communication, hence is to be considered an important change agent across INNIO.

Delivering quantitative and qualitative, measurable, and felt value across INNIO, managing its supply base and 3rd party costs, is the ultimate attribute of this role.

This position will be focused on our Revolution Power Solutions (RPS) division and is based on site in Waller, TX.