Category Manager for Procurement Solutions

1 week ago

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Exxon Mobil Full time
About ExxonMobil

At ExxonMobil, we strive to be at the forefront of energy advancements that enhance contemporary living and contribute to a sustainable future. As a leading global energy and chemical enterprise, our strength lies in our diverse workforce, which is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and integrity.

The achievements of our Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions sectors are attributed to the talent, curiosity, and determination of our team members. They consistently deliver innovative solutions to refine our strategies in energy, chemicals, lubricants, and low-emission technologies.

We encourage you to bring your insights to ExxonMobil to help develop sustainable solutions that elevate quality of life and address the evolving demands of society. Discover more about our mission and vision and how we can collaborate effectively.

About the Houston Campus

ExxonMobil's advanced campus located north of Houston is home to its Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions divisions, along with their respective service teams. Opened in 2014, this facility accommodates over 10,000 employees and visitors.

By integrating numerous global functional groups, the campus equips employees with the necessary tools and capabilities to achieve business goals and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies, and products. It was designed to enhance collaboration, creativity, and innovation, thereby improving the company's ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the industry.

Situated in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres, the campus is conveniently located near major highways, providing easy access to the vibrant cultural scene of downtown Houston.

The campus was built with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, incorporating extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through comprehensive benchmarking of leading academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Role Overview
  • The Category Manager for Wells Services is responsible for maximizing value and efficiency while enhancing market competitiveness through comprehensive category management, from strategy formulation to execution, ensuring operational integrity and workforce development.
  • This position oversees the Wells Services Procurement portfolio for our Conventional Wells operations on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
  • Offer category and commercial insights to Contract Leads within the Wells category.
  • Act as a representative for Procurement in category networks and maintain Category Planning knowledge repositories.
  • Translate business objectives into commercial acquisition strategies that generate business value.
  • Develop and manage category-specific business value and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ensure effective implementation of category strategies across various agreements and broader procurement plans using established templates and tools.
  • Foster and maintain business and category expertise among all category network participants.
  • Communicate category strategies to Contract Leads, Contract Managers, Procurement Managers, Business Line Representatives, and Procurement process owners.
  • Assist in the development and execution of Procurement Plans in collaboration with Senior Procurement management.
  • Ensure that category terms, conditions, and processes are appropriately tailored.
  • Review and approve process documents such as Procurement Plans, Agreement Awards, and Bid Evaluations.
  • Lead or support key supplier relationship engagements and participate in operational business reviews.
  • Provide performance feedback, mentoring, and guidance for intra-category Contract Leads.
  • Assist Contract Leads in negotiations regarding terms and conditions.
Candidate Profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications
  • Expertise in procurement and commercial functions.
  • Experience or familiarity with the Oil & Gas, Drilling, and Completions sectors.
  • Proven ability to identify, capture, and apply industry-leading insights.
  • Capability to recognize and leverage new information or insights to create opportunities.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Analytical skills with an understanding of total system cost concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate and influence across all organizational levels.
  • Strategic thinking and relevant Supplier Relationship Management experience.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to lead virtual teams.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and personal accountability.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related business field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years of procurement experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
  • International business experience.
  • Strong negotiation, advocacy, and influencing skills, particularly in terms and conditions negotiations.
  • Experience with the Purchase-to-Pay process.
  • Familiarity with procurement methods, including RFIs, competitive bids, and auctions.
  • Proven skills in project planning and execution.
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in business processes.
Employee Benefits

At ExxonMobil, we are dedicated to fostering a career that is designed to endure. Our commitment to our employees is profound: we support personal and professional growth, offering benefits centered around health, security, finance, and life.

We provide:
  • Pension Plan: Automatic enrollment at no cost, providing a monthly annuity for retirement.
  • Savings Plan: Options to contribute between 6% and 20% of your salary, with a company match of 7% for contributions of at least 6%.
  • Workplace Flexibility: Programs such as "Flex your Day" for ad-hoc flexibility in work hours and locations.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Resources and programs to support employee wellbeing.
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential counseling services for employees and their families, promoting mental health and resilience at no additional cost.
  • Disability Plan: Automatic income replacement for illness or injury, at no cost to you.
For more information on our benefits, please refer to our company resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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