Category Manager-Supply Chain

WCL Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPANY NAME: Unknown is recruiting a Category Manager-Supply Chain for a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas client in Houston, TX. The role focuses on procurement strategy and supplier performance across multiple businesses.

The contract is 6 months with a high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time. Expect a 9/80 schedule (40 hours/week) and a strong emphasis on data-driven supplier optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a supply chain or procurement role.
• Strong commercial and analytical background essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to track supplier performance, savings, budgets, category initiatives, and execution progress.
• Coordinate supplier engagement activities, including executive sponsor meetings and strategic supplier reviews.
• Support relationship building between suppliers, category teams, asset SCM teams, and business stakeholders to foster collaboration and improve outcomes.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of Competitive Performance initiatives and other value delivery opportunities.
• Identify and remove execution barriers to deliver results faster.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives that improve category performance.
• Drive standardization of tools, templates, reporting, and best practices across Wells Category Teams.
• Lead relationship health assessments and improve service levels and ways of working.
• Maintain and improve team digital platforms, repositories, and audit-ready records.
• Champion AI and digital tools to automate work and boost productivity.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across the Wells organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related field

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.

LOCATION

Houston, TX 77002

COMPENSATION

$68-$75 per hour

SCHEDULE

9/80 Schedule. Monday- Friday ( 40 hrs per week)

CONTRACT TERM

6 month long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Category Manager-Supply Chain

The main function of a category manager is to be responsible for procurement strategies and tactics for a focused product or service area, ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized across multiple businesses. Also accountable for the overall development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supply market intelligence in their area of responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to track supplier performance, savings, budgets, category initiatives, and execution progress.
• Coordinate supplier engagement activities, including executive sponsor meetings, strategic supplier reviews, and industry events.
• Support relationship building between suppliers, category teams, asset SCM teams, and business stakeholders to foster collaboration and improve outcomes.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of Competitive Performance initiatives and other value delivery opportunities.
• Identify and remove execution barriers, helping teams make decisions and deliver results faster.
• Support special projects, workshops, and cross-functional initiatives that improve category performance.
• Drive standardization of tools, templates, reporting, and best practices across the Wells Category Teams.
• Lead relationship health assessments and identify opportunities to improve service levels, communication, and ways of working.
• Maintain and improve team digital platforms, document repositories, and audit-ready records.
• Champion the use of AI and digital tools to automate work, streamline processes, and improve team productivity.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across the Wells organization to promote continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field required
• A strong commercial and analytical background, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Action-oriented with a focus on speed, execution, and delivering commitments.
• Safety awareness with high level of passion for engaging people to put safety first.
• Ability to build rapport with Management within Global Supply Chain.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve business outcomes.