Senior Category Manager: Drilling & Completions

Mazama Energy, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazama Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Drilling & Completions to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and commercial strategy across drilling, completions, and related field operations based in Houston.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in geothermal energy or upstream oil and gas, with a deep understanding of field operations, pricing structures, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or related field.
• Experience within geothermal energy or upstream oil and gas.
• Proven track record leading complex RFPs and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for drilling, completions, and related services.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, and commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Partner with Drilling, Completions, Operations and Project teams on demand forecasts.
• Develop cost models, supplier scorecards, and vendor performance reviews.
• Ensure procurement aligns with safety, reliability and schedule goals.
• Maintain master service agreements and project-specific terms with Legal.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation capability

Industry knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Mazama Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Drilling & Completions to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and commercial strategy across drilling, completions, and related field operations based in Houston.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in geothermal energy or upstream oil and gas, with a deep understanding of field operations, pricing structures, and supplier performance.