Be the Force Behind Smarter Sourcing and Sustainable Growth

At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we're not just producing chemicals, we're building a future fueled by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. As we continue transforming our global supply chain, we're looking for a Category Manager - MRO/Capex to take the lead in driving value, resilience, and efficiency across our operations. This position is on-site in our Houston headquarters.

This is more than procurement - it's strategy in motion. You'll shape sourcing decisions that directly impact Verdant's capital projects, global operations, and long-term competitiveness. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, operations leaders, and commercial teams within a growing specialty chemicals company that values transparency, teamwork, and sustainable performance.

Here, your ideas don't sit in a binder - they become blueprints for better business.

Requirements

What you'll do:

Develop and lead strategic sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) and Capital Expenditure (Capex) categories

Negotiate complex, high-value contracts that balance cost efficiency, reliability, and innovation

Manage supplier performance and build long-term partnerships aligned with Verdant's project and operational goals

Partner with Engineering to advance capital projects through FEL stage gates by driving supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract execution

Collaborate globally to align category strategies with business priorities and sustainability objectives

Stay ahead of market trends, feedstock dynamics, and regulatory shifts across the specialty chemical and energy sectors

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally in chemicals, oil & gas, or manufacturing

Strong contract negotiation and financial analysis skills

Experience using SAP, BI tools, and Excel for data-driven decision-making

A proactive, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Benefits

Why you'll love it here:

Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO

Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding business

Join a company that's redefining what it means to be "green" in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one.

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsively.

Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let's win together

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