Job Location: 307 OPERATIONS OFFICE - Midland, TX
Position Type: Management
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Job Summary
The Category Manager oversees and manages strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationships for assigned categories; secures the highest quality materials, goods, and services at the lowest price; and acts as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel.
Responsibilities
- Analyze spend portfolio to determine procurement approach for assigned categories based on magnitude of dollars, strategic importance, and opportunity for value delivery
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the assigned category, including customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
- Create and execute strategic plans to achieve category objectives and drive profitability
- Identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and expansion within the category
- Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends (i.e., participate in training programs, professional organizations, attend seminars, and research periodicals or studies, etc.)
- Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors that align with the category strategy and meet quality and cost requirements
- Manage strategic business relationships with internal and external suppliers to comprehensively understand business requirements
- Negotiate terms and contracts with vendors (i.e., pricing, payment terms, and promotional support)
- Maintain ongoing relationships with vendors to ensure product availability, quality control, and adherence to agreed-upon terms
- Conduct regular market research and analysis to monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity
- Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights and identify category growth and improvement opportunities
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, market disruptions, and regulatory changes that may impact the category
- Analyze profitability metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
- Work closely with inventory planning and warehousing teams to ensure optimal category inventory levels
- Utilize metrics, tools, or processes, and work collaboratively with team members to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies
- Minimize stockouts and excess inventory (i.e., forecast demand, monitor inventory turnover, and implement replenishment strategies)
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory
- Develop strategies to liquidate or mitigate inventory risks
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives (i.e., Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering)
- Communicate category plans, priorities, and performance metrics to stakeholders, soliciting input and feedback as needed
- Collaborate on joint initiatives and projects that require cross-functional coordination and support
- Oversee and evaluate document retention practices to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
- Ensure subordinates, internal customers, and vendors follow applicable laws and regulations
- Act as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel (i.e., performance management, corrective action, training, defining daily priorities, creating work schedules, etc.)
- Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel including timecard approval or paid time off
- Oversee the hiring of assigned personnel (i.e., collaborate with Human Resources recruiters, perform interviews, select qualified talent, etc.)
- Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (equivalent education will be considered in lieu of experience)
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Oil and gas industry experience, strongly preferred
- Experience in a Managerial or leadership role, preferred
- Strong leadership characteristics, able to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team
- Personable and collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams to reach a common objective
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization
- Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to utilize data to shape objectives
- Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly other work-related software systems
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the role’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the role’s essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the role’s classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.
Job Summary
The Category Manager oversees and manages strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationships for assigned categories; secures the highest quality materials, goods, and services at the lowest price; and acts as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel.
Responsibilities
- Analyze spend portfolio to determine procurement approach for assigned categories based on magnitude of dollars, strategic importance, and opportunity for value delivery
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the assigned category, including customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
- Create and execute strategic plans to achieve category objectives and drive profitability
- Identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and expansion within the category
- Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends (i.e., participate in training programs, professional organizations, attend seminars, and research periodicals or studies, etc.)
- Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors that align with the category strategy and meet quality and cost requirements
- Manage strategic business relationships with internal and external suppliers to comprehensively understand business requirements
- Negotiate terms and contracts with vendors (i.e., pricing, payment terms, and promotional support)
- Maintain ongoing relationships with vendors to ensure product availability, quality control, and adherence to agreed-upon terms
- Conduct regular market research and analysis to monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity
- Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights and identify category growth and improvement opportunities
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, market disruptions, and regulatory changes that may impact the category
- Analyze profitability metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
- Work closely with inventory planning and warehousing teams to ensure optimal category inventory levels
- Utilize metrics, tools, or processes, and work collaboratively with team members to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies
- Minimize stockouts and excess inventory (i.e., forecast demand, monitor inventory turnover, and implement replenishment strategies)
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory
- Develop strategies to liquidate or mitigate inventory risks
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives (i.e., Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering)
- Communicate category plans, priorities, and performance metrics to stakeholders, soliciting input and feedback as needed
- Collaborate on joint initiatives and projects that require cross-functional coordination and support
- Oversee and evaluate document retention practices to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
- Ensure subordinates, internal customers, and vendors follow applicable laws and regulations
- Act as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel (i.e., performance management, corrective action, training, defining daily priorities, creating work schedules, etc.)
- Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel including timecard approval or paid time off
- Oversee the hiring of assigned personnel (i.e., collaborate with Human Resources recruiters, perform interviews, select qualified talent, etc.)
- Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (equivalent education will be considered in lieu of experience)
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Oil and gas industry experience, strongly preferred
- Experience in a Managerial or leadership role, preferred
- Strong leadership characteristics, able to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team
- Personable and collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams to reach a common objective
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization
- Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to utilize data to shape objectives
- Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly other work-related software systems
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the role’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the role’s essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the role’s classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.