Category Specialist – Senior Category Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
Category Specialist – Senior Category Specialist
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Job Duties- Under broad direction, may support one or more related categories as directed by Portfolio and Category Leadership.
- Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities.
- Contribute to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
- Negotiate with suppliers and prepare contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager.
- Recommend value added projects/opportunities.
- Coordinate training of category community and field personnel.
- Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
- May represent the Category Manager on teams and councils, as assigned.
- Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities.
- Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Category Specialist or Senior Category Specialist.
World Class Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
- Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, and the ability to purchase additional days off
- Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with a matching contribution
- Family Care program includes paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
- Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance
Location:
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway
E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Requisition Number: 204665
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family:
Support Services
Product Service Line:
Supply Chain Mgmt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
Compensation:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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