Halliburton · 10 hours ago
Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHalliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. They are seeking a Senior Category Specialist to implement strategic sourcing and category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate training within the category community.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager
Recommends 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred
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
Company
Halliburton
Halliburton is an energy company that specializes in managing geological data, drilling, well construction, and production optimization.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dan Gleitman
Director, Intellectual Assets & External Technology at Halliburton
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