Senior Category Management II

Sempra Services Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sempra Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned Procurement/Supply Management professional to lead category strategies and build multi-year plans that optimize cost and value. The role sits within a team of category managers and covers complementary categories, with a focus on supplier risk and performance.

The position is hybrid, offering 4 onsite days per week with remote work options. Applicants should have a 4-year degree and at least 8 years of related experience, plus strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Typical requirement: 8+ years of related experience.
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities, risks and dependencies.
• Ability to design and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership and value optimization concepts.
• Skill in aligning category strategies with broader business objectives.
• Skill in managing complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Specialized knowledge of complex or high-impact category environments.

Responsibilities

• Executes strategic plans to improve payment terms, delivery performance, cost efficiency and overall value.
• Analyzes agreements, market trends and supply-demand dynamics to inform planning.
• Leads competitive sourcing efforts, including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Stays informed on market developments, partner capabilities and regulatory changes.
• Proposes strategic opportunities, long-term sustainability and risk mitigation.
• Ensures agreements are up-to-date and compliant across partners.

Skills

Supplier assessment

Category strategy design

Cross-functional leadership

Total cost of ownership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Primary Purpose

Leads development of category strategies and prepares financial models to optimize cost and performance. Advances strategic objectives by aligning category plans with business goals and implementing process improvements.

Team and Role Context

Works within a team of category managers to provide full-spend coverage. Individual will be responsible for managing complimenting categories.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes strategic plans to achieve measurable business outcomes in areas such as payment terms, delivery performance, cost efficiency, and overall value.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of agreements, market trends, and supply-demand dynamics to inform planning and decision-making.
• Leads competitive sourcing efforts, including proposal requests and contract negotiations, to secure favorable terms and long-term value.
• Stays informed on market developments, partner capabilities, and regulatory updates to support proactive planning and risk management.
• Provides strategic recommendations on commercial opportunities, long-term sustainability, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensures all relevant partners have up-to-date agreements and meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Required: Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Ability to assess supplier capabilities, risks, and dependencies.
• Required: Ability to design and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Required: Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Required: Knowledge of total cost of ownership and value optimization concepts.
• Required: Skill in aligning category strategies with broader business objectives.
• Required: Skill in managing complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Required: Specialized knowledge of complex or high-impact category environments.

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Procurement/Supply Management

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

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