Strategic Category Owner — Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Enchanted Rock; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enchanted Rock is seeking a strategic and results-driven Category Owner to lead sourcing and supplier management across manufacturing, operations, and project execution. You will develop category strategies, negotiate agreements, and ensure supply continuity with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP and Excel. You will drive cost improvements while aligning with safety standards and Enchanted Rock

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, energy, or EPC industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to support ERock’s growth and long-term supply requirements.
• Develop supplier roadmaps and capacity plans for current production and future growth.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships as primary commercial contact for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through diversification and continuity planning.
• Partner with Engineering to support supplier selection, product introductions, and design-for-supply-chain.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvements in quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier financial health to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives within categories.
• Collaborate with Procurement Specialists, Buyers, Planning, and Manufacturing to resolve escalations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Enchanted Rock is seeking a strategic and results-driven Category Owner to lead sourcing and supplier management across manufacturing, operations, and project execution. You will develop category strategies, negotiate agreements, and ensure supply continuity with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP and Excel. You will drive cost improvements while aligning with safety standards and Enchanted Rock