Strategic Category Manager – Chemicals & Supply Chain

Halliburton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton in Houston, United States, is looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead a category of specialty and commodity chemicals, manage supplier agreements, and shape the category strategy across multiple stakeholders. This full-time role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier collaboration, and strategic sourcing within the energy services sector.

The position requires 5–7 years in supply chain, strong project and negotiation skills, and the ability to drive improvements that

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years in supply chain, field operations or project management.
• Experience with category management or supplier contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a category of specialty and commodity chemicals and supplier contracts.
• Develop category strategies and sub-category plans.
• Conduct market intelligence and cost-reduction modeling.
• Coordinate supplier relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Lead improvements and decision-making to impact revenue and service quality.

Skills

Category management

Supplier relationships

Cost reduction

Project management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or Engineering

Job description

Halliburton in Houston, United States, is looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead a category of specialty and commodity chemicals, manage supplier agreements, and shape the category strategy across multiple stakeholders. This full-time role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier collaboration, and strategic sourcing within the energy services sector.

The position requires 5–7 years in supply chain, strong project and negotiation skills, and the ability to drive improvements that