Senior Category Management II - Houston, TX

Sempra Services Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Merit-based recognition

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sempra Services Corporation seeks a seasoned Procurement Category Manager in Houston to lead development of category strategies and financial models that optimize cost and performance. You will align plans with business goals and drive process improvements in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional sourcing efforts, negotiating contracts, monitoring market trends, and providing strategic recommendations on risk, sustainability, and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field.
• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with supplier risk assessment and TCO concepts.
• Ability to design and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• Experience with complex sourcing negotiations.
• Knowledge of aligning category strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Executes strategic plans to achieve measurable business outcomes in cost efficiency, delivery performance, and overall value.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of agreements, market trends, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Leads competitive sourcing, including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Stays informed on market developments and regulatory updates to support risk management.
• Provides strategic recommendations on commercial opportunities and long-term sustainability.
• Ensures all agreements meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 year)

8 years of related experience

Supplier risk assessment

Multi-year category strategies

Cross-functional leadership

Total cost of ownership (TCO)

Sourcing negotiations

Strategic alignment with business goals

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.

Location

Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS