Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist

Halliburton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist for their Houston office. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and coordination with various teams to enhance performance management. Candidates with relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Basic knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Quality Management is a plus.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing and category strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and prepare contracts.
• Act as an interface between business and supplier for category issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management

Certification as a Supply Chain Professional

Job description

Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist

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Job Duties

• Under broad direction, may support one or more related categories as directed by Portfolio and Category Leadership.
• Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities.
• Contribute to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
• Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager.
• Recommends value added projects/opportunities.
• Coordinate training of category community and field personnel.
• Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
• May represent the Category Manager on teams and councils, as assigned.
• Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
• Basic knowledge of (a) Manufacturing Processes, (b) Continuous Improvement and (c) Quality Management a plus
• Requires minimum of 3 years of experience in category related goods and services which includes experience in two or more of the following roles: Procurement, Manufacturing Ops Mgmt., Manufacturing Engineering, Technology, Field Operations
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment; prior experience in O&G equipment manufacture would be a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Materials is a plus
• Prior experience in sourcing and/or vendor management and/or contracts negotiations
• Proficiency in Data Analysis using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKVUP, Combining data sets etc.)
  
  

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available including Senior Category Specialist.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States

Job Details

Requisition Number: 199910

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Job Family: Support Services

Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Additional Locations for this position:

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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