Phillips 66 · 5 hours ago
Advisor III, MRO Category Management
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $148K/yr
3+ years expPhillips 66 is a company committed to fueling the future, and they are seeking an MRO Category Management Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role is responsible for managing suppliers across the MRO category, driving value creation through market engagement and supplier performance management.
EnergyLogisticsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for stakeholder inquiries, issues, and escalations related to the category
Establish relationships with P66 BU/site and key functional groups to facilitate collaborative planning, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities
Provide guidance and support to site procurement teams, technical teams, and operations
Promote stakeholder alignment and influence decision-making through data-driven insights and relationship-building
Collaborate with other Category Managers to manage relationships with core MRO & PVF suppliers to ensure value delivery, exceptional service, and continuous improvement
Optimize addressable spend through material standardization and supplier consolidation with a focus on the reduction of tail spend
Develop and improve fit-for-purpose centrally managed strategies to ensure compliance with and procurement policies while promoting general interest outcomes
Conduct supplier performance reviews, including corrective action planning and follow-up
Identify opportunities to leverage category spend within or across BU/site and regions
Maintain current knowledge of industry and category trends, market dynamics, and competitor strategies to make informed decisions
Identify and monitor leading indicators for proactive market decisions
Develop and improve fit-for-purpose centrally managed strategies to ensure compliance with and procurement policies while promoting general interest outcomes
Coordinate RFx process with Strategic Sourcing, Data Analytics, Contracts Excellence, and Technical Stakeholders when sourcing across functions, regions, and applicable sub-categories
Draft, negotiate, execute, and implement legal T&Cs and commercial terms
Review and analyze disparate spend data to identify trends and develop ‘Should Cost’ models to facilitate sourcing decisions and fact-based negotiations
Monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of category management strategies, proactively identify delivery issues, and understand business needs
Track and report on category KPIs, supplier performance, and cost savings initiatives
Support the business in the implementation of new contracts and supplier Management of Change, ensuring effective handover and understanding of contract terms
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor's degree
3 or more years of experience in procurement in the energy industry with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
Working knowledge of category management processes, procedures, practices, and techniques
Experience with Microsoft office, SAP, GEP, Icertis, or equivalent CLM, and other procurement technologies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant discipline
5 or more years of procurement experience in the energy industry with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
Knowledge of MRO & PVF supplier landscape, market dynamics, and effective, applicable category strategies
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SAP, GEP, Icertis, and other procurement technologies
Ability to interface across functions with key stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Experience with sourcing tools and technologies, including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics
Strong knowledge of the industry, market trends, and supplier landscape
Strong negotiation skills to effectively manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and achieve cost savings goals
Strong ability to think strategically, identify long-term opportunities, and develop strategies to achieve Company goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and efficiencies
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Benefits
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Company
Phillips 66
Energy manufacturing and logistics company
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity
2012-05-01IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Lashier
Chairman and CEO
J
Jeff Dietert
Vice President, Investor Relations
Recent News
2026-01-16
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