Manager, Supply Chain: Category Strategy & Negotiations

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams Companies in Houston seeks a Manager, Supply Chain - Category Management to lead a team of Category Managers across equipment, construction, engineering and field services, driving cost outcomes and risk management.

You will partner with engineering, project development, operations, finance and legal to shape sourcing strategies, conduct RFx, negotiations, supplier performance, and governance, ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, Accounting, Business, Engineering or Energy Management is required.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in related function; ISM Certification preferred with 10+ years.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office; experience with Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes total cost of ownership and mitigates risk by collaborating with internal partners and suppliers.
• Leads supplier negotiations, optimizes inventory and spend to reduce risk in operations or projects.
• Ensures procurement, inventory, transportation, and logistics programs are effective and compliant.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

RFx

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, Accounting, Business, Engineering or Energy Management

ISM Certification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams Companies in Houston seeks a Manager, Supply Chain - Category Management to lead a team of Category Managers across equipment, construction, engineering and field services, driving cost outcomes and risk management.

You will partner with engineering, project development, operations, finance and legal to shape sourcing strategies, conduct RFx, negotiations, supplier performance, and governance, ensuring safety and quality.