Energy Job Search ยท 4 hours ago
Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEnergy Job Search 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 contribute to market assessments and improvement actions.
Staffing & Recruiting
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
Energy Job Search
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase