Senior Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Planning

Oil Authority; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon is seeking a Senior Staff Category Management Professional to lead complex category strategies, sourcing events, and supplier performance optimization. The role requires collaboration across procurement and operations, with mentoring responsibilities and data-driven business improvements.

The successful candidate will drive demand planning initiatives, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and monitor contract execution to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, category management or sourcing.
• CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive category strategy, sourcing events, and ensures contract compliance.
• Leads strategic demand planning initiatives with business units and drives cross-functional collaboration.
• Develops strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Monitors contract and supplier performance to foster continuous business improvement and profitability.
• Mentors teams, remediates data quality issues, and supports budgeting and cash management processes.

Skills

Data Analysis & Reporting

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management Strategy

Market Intelligence Tools

Demand Planning

Vendor Relationship Management

Contract Management

Predictive Modeling and Analysis

Supply Chain Management Systems

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related

Job description

Devon is seeking a Senior Staff Category Management Professional to lead complex category strategies, sourcing events, and supplier performance optimization. The role requires collaboration across procurement and operations, with mentoring responsibilities and data-driven business improvements.

The successful candidate will drive demand planning initiatives, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and monitor contract execution to maximize profitability.