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Category Specialist

3 months ago


Houston, United States Halliburton Full time

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties and Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Lead/Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities.
  • Lead detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
  • Leads the business through decision making and champions opportunities to make necessary improvements.
  • Responsible for market intelligence and category analysis by assessing external market conditions, identifying risk, and developing effective cost reduction models.
  • Must possess excellent project management, change management, collaboration, communication, contract/negotiations, and risk management skills in order to successfully coordinate supplier relationships and major commercial decisions across a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager.
  • Recommends value added projects/opportunities.
  • Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
  • Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities.

 

Requirements:

  • Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.

 

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Category Manager.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

 

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States 

 

Job Details

Requisition Number: 189865 
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt 
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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