Senior Category Strategy & Sourcing Lead

Balazs; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Sr. Category Specialist in Houston, TX to develop category strategies and manage supplier governance. You will lead sourcing events, direct contract negotiations, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and U.S. employment authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience for Sr. Category Specialist.
• Experience with supplier governance and category management preferred.
• U.S. employment authorization required; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies and business plans to drive value and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Lead strategic sourcing events and manage contracts from negotiation to renewal.
• Govern supplier performance and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on demand planning and align with regulatory and policy standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier governance

Demand planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Influence strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business

Job description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Sr. Category Specialist in Houston, TX to develop category strategies and manage supplier governance. You will lead sourcing events, direct contract negotiations, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and U.S. employment authorization.