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MyPetroCareer.com · 2 hours ago

Category Specialist &#8211; Senior Category Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

MyPetroCareer.com 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.

Oil & 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

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingMarket AssessmentContract PreparationNegotiationTeam CoordinationTraining FacilitationBusiness AcumenEngineering DegreeCertification in Supply ChainProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline

A minimum of 3 years of related experience

Preferred

Certification as a Supply Chain Professional

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