Procurement Category Manager

Job Details

A JAB Recruitment Client is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to assist in creating and managing overall category procurement strategy.

** PLEASE NOTE **

• This is a PERM / DIRECT HIRE role
• Located in Houston, Texas - Hybrid - Worksite located in Greenway Plaza 77046
• No C2C
• Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely for any employer without restrictions, or present/future need for visa sponsorship.
• Please upload a MS Word document resume. Thank You!

 

OVERVIEW:

To establish and drive procurement strategies for assigned categories, in alignment with key stakeholders and adherence to Procurement and Corporate Policies. Responsible for driving competitive category supply strategies, supplier performance management and support of several projects in a dynamic environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, drive, and implement category strategies for assigned categories.
• Develop and report on benchmarking, market intelligence and trends.
• Work with procurement team to implement category plans and strategies.
• Establish relationship management with key suppliers.
• Develop a preferred supply base, leveraging spend across the organization.
• Define minimum requirements for qualification of suppliers per category and participate in suppliers qualification audits.
• Assist with procurement execution escalation matters.
• Work closely with suppliers to promote relations and partnerships that optimize their performance.
• Negotiate and deploy Master Agreements as needed.
• Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, and contract management processes include legal, risk and contractor assessments.
• Lead complex negotiations or provide guidance and assistance with agreement and supplier relationships to assure the company’s best interests are achieved.
• Promote and facilitate Procurement participation in the outsourcing planning of the Corporate Functions.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit in managing compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Partner with Team members, other Departments and organizations to achieve overall company objectives.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.

 

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum 10 years direct work experience in Procurement Category management may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

 

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of five (8) years’ active and direct work experience in Procurement and Category Management.
• Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
• Strong reading, listening and analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.
• Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines.
• Ability to analyze events at the transaction level, and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/or project management perspective preferred

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with industry related commodities such as pipe/valve/fittings, controls, electrical/instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Must be experienced in negotiating contractual terms conditions and legal clauses.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience training in both large group settings and one-on-one.
• Ability to work independently to manage tasks and timelines.
• Ability to identify expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision, organizes and prioritizes daily work, and consistently takes initiative.
• Utilize strategic approach for planning and problem solving, with a “continuous improvement” mindset.
• Ability to mentor and lead personnel with tasks and organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong customer service qualities including positive attitude, sense of urgency and “can-do” disposition.
• Ability to quickly change direction in a fast- paced environment while effectively communicating within the organization.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others, and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a measurable high level of performance.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

 

PREFERRED:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• One or more or the following Certifications preferred: C.P.M.; C.P.C.M.; C.S.C.P.; C.P.S.M.; C.P.P.
• Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software

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