Strategic Logistics Category Manager (Hybrid/Remote Fridays)

NES Fircroft Ltd; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, supplier management, and logistics category initiatives in Houston. The role supports capital projects and supply chain activities by developing sourcing strategies and driving continuous improvement across logistics services.

The position requires experience in transport, warehousing, and third‑party logistics, plus strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, category management, logistics, or sourcing experience.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier governance.
• Experience in logistics and transportation categories and Incoterms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationships and category strategies across transportation, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics services.
• Develop and execute category management and contracting plans aligned with projects.
• Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events: supplier selection, evaluations, negotiations, contracts, implementation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, service agreements, and rate schedules.
• Support capital projects with logistics planning and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify supply chain risks and optimize supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPI tracking, scorecards, and governance reviews.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes, governance, and trade compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement processes

Negotiation

Logistics category knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Commerce or related field

Job description

NES Fircroft Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, supplier management, and logistics category initiatives in Houston. The role supports capital projects and supply chain activities by developing sourcing strategies and driving continuous improvement across logistics services.

The position requires experience in transport, warehousing, and third‑party logistics, plus strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.