Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States The Bergaila Companies Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at The Bergaila Companies. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full life cycle of staffing services contracts, including advising on vendor selection, executing contract documents, and evaluating vendor performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the full life cycle of staffing services contracts, including advising on vendor selection, executing contract documents, and evaluating vendor performance.
  • Act as a central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders, including Risk and Legal.
  • Drive collaboration efforts with business and functional leadership to establish and execute sourcing and value creation strategies for the business.
  • Prepare, submit, and negotiate contract terms and conditions with Legal support.
  • Pre-qualify new and re-qualify existing suppliers, ensuring full compliance with the HES Contractor Safety Program.
  • Maintain regular communication with vendors to determine availability, competencies, and cost competitiveness.
  • Manage key vendors by evaluating performance, including quarterly business reviews and supplier KPI tracking.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
  • 7+ years of experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
  • Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, contract management best practices, supplier vetting, sourcing strategy implementation, commercial analysis, and negotiations.
  • Strong contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
  • Ability to work in multiple SAP and Ariba ERP systems and modules.
About The Bergaila Companies:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to the energy industry. We focus on partnering with talented professionals to find the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with, top-tier benefits programs, and a commitment to placing you in your desired career.

Our client is a global international energy exploration and production company, one of the largest oil producers in the United States. They utilize leading-edge technologies to grow their business and advance a lower-carbon world.


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