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Atmos Energy · 4 days ago

Supply Chain Category Manager to Sr. Supply Chain Category Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Category Manager to Sr. Supply Chain Category Manager with a strong technical and supply chain background. The role involves managing agreements for construction services, developing purchasing strategies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Create and execute category-specific purchasing strategies that align with the company's overall business goals

Execute RFP/RFQ’s to support category strategy

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluate their performance, and negotiate contracts, terms, and prices

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and stay updated on market trends and pricing

Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations

Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance

Monitor and control supply chain expenses to stay within budget

Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to improve efficiency

Understand macroeconomic shifts (inflation, tariffs, etc.) and the impact on pricing and budgets

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and finance teams, to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with project requirements

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory levels

Address and resolve supply chain-related issues and disputes with suppliers promptly

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationMarket ResearchStatistical AnalysisOracleSAPNumeric SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement

Gas utility experience will be considered in lieu of procurement experience

Must be able to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal clients as well as supplier representatives

Requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in order to obtain and provide explanations and information

Must be proficient in commonly used reporting and statistical analysis methods/tools

Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods

Requires intermediate computer skills for economic analysis (e.g. MS Excel) and correspondence (e.g. MS Word)

Requires knowledge of purchasing and inventory control databases such as Oracle, SAP, etc and associated applications used to mine data or other information from these sources

Works in an office environment

May require occasional overnight travel

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting