Category Management Sr. Analyst - USON Ops

Apache Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Corporation is seeking a Category Management Sr. Analyst for USON Ops in Houston. The role focuses on developing category strategies, driving TCO reductions, and managing supplier performance to optimize spend across assets.

You will lead bidding processes, model evaluations, and negotiate commercial agreements, while aligning with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Upstream Oil & Gas experience in planning and supply chain activities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Source to Pay process knowledge is desirable.
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communicator with presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies across assigned categories.
• Identify and realize TCO reduction opportunities and optimize supplier base.
• Manage competitive bidding processes locally and globally for services.
• Construct bid evaluation models with predefined criteria and KPIs.
• Prepare and execute commercial agreements ensuring risk allocation and compliance.
• Coordinate forecasts and material planning with stakeholders to avoid downtime.
• Drive supplier performance management through KPIs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Category Management Sr. Analyst - USON Ops

Req Id: 12843

Specific Responsibilities

Working within the Category Management & Strategic Sourcing function of the Supply Chain Management group, the Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Analyst will assist in the development of strategies to minimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) the company receives from third‑parties, coordinate the implementation of category strategies, conduct sourcing events and manage supplier performance for continuous improvement. To achieve this, the analyst will interact with Apache's operating assets and relevant stakeholders to maximize opportunities and ensure buy‑in.

Category Management

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies for assigned categories. Perform assessments for the goods and services being evaluated, develop detailed supply market analysis, and construct cost models to facilitate long‑term management of Apache spend
• Lead the identification and implementation of TCO (Total cost of ownership) reduction opportunities for the goods and services being evaluated. Optimize the total cost of the product or service by leveraging across markets, forming key supplier alliances, consolidating the supplier base, and exploring efficiencies involved in the supply chain.
• Manage the competitive bidding process for multiple lines of services both locally and globally as part of strategic sourcing events, including supplier communications.
• Construct comprehensive bid evaluation models incorporating pre‑determined criteria and weightings, discounted cash flow analysis and input from Key Stakeholders.
• Prepare and execute commercial agreements in a manner that ensures proper definition of the business relationship allocating / mitigating risk between Apache and the supplier. Ensure compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Identify and monitor leading supply market indicators to proactively adjust category strategies.
• Work with key Stakeholders and suppliers to create accurate material forecasts, placing orders to ensure adequate inventory and safety stock levels avoiding any operational down time.
• Evaluate and test category levers, including pooled demand, standard designs/requirements, and supplier performance incentives to drive continuous improvement. Facilitate discussions among different functional and asset teams to uncover category insights beyond price.
• Develop detailed contract management plans with input from Stakeholders to ensure adherence to commercial / technical requirements.
• Drive Supplier performance management through measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), communication of operational performance and identification of areas for improvement.

Strategic Sourcing

• Support the execution of best‑in‑class Sourcing Strategies that deliver industry leading cost structures
• Act as a cross‑functional team member to analyze information and formulate sourcing strategies using the category sourcing process
• Understand sourcing strategy concepts and support the identification of strategic options and apply complex strategies
• Manage the competitive bidding process for multiple lines of services both locally and globally as part of strategic sourcing events, including supplier communications.
• Construct comprehensive bid evaluation models incorporating pre‑determined criteria and weightings, discounted cash flow analysis and input from Key Stakeholders.
• Develop negotiation strategies by identifying and quantifying gives, takes and best alternatives.
• Coordinate the preparation and execution of commercial agreements in a manner that ensures proper definition of the business relationship allocating / mitigating risk between Apache and the supplier.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Upstream Oil & Gas experience with specific planning and supply chain activities related to drilling, completion, or production is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP system such as SAP
• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems, processes, business procedures & practices (desirable)
• Source to Pay process knowledge (desirable)
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to establish priorities and manage to planned outcomes
• Effective communicator with presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to stakeholders
• Effective teamwork and collaboration
• Able to positively influence stakeholders

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.

The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.

Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family‑friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.

We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non‑discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.

Apache Statement on Hiring

To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment‑related decisions and actions exclusively on employment‑related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment‑related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.

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