Strategic Oil & Gas Category Sourcing Lead

Crescent Energy

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Crescent Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Category Manager for Production Operations to develop and execute category strategies across a multi-basin asset base. You will lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier performance in collaboration with Production, Field Operations, Legal, and HSE.

The role emphasizes cost savings, continuity of supply, risk mitigation, and market intelligence to inform contracting and spend optimization.

Qualifications

8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or category management experience in upstream oil and gas.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Experience in multi-basin or multi-asset environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine category strategies across operating areas aligned with operational plans and company objectives.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations for critical services and materials.
Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
Monitor market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and pricing benchmarks across assigned categories.
Identify and capture cost savings and optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing and demand management.