TX Houston - Tower
OK Tulsa - Headquarters
Relocation Eligible
Full time
R113001
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As Manager, Supply Chain - Category Management, you lead a team of Category Managers supporting operational continuity and project execution. Your scope spans major equipment, construction, engineering and field services, electrical and automation, pipe/PVF, compression, and inspection. You partner with engineering, project development, project execution, operations, finance, and legal to anticipate demand and remove barriers before they affect schedule or cost. You guide RFx and negotiations covering price, delivery, warranties, performance guarantees, and risk allocation. When supplier corrective actions fail, you escalate issues or exit relationships while developing alternatives to protect business continuity.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Optimizes total cost of ownership, mitigates risk, collaborates with internal partners and critical suppliers
Leads supplier negotiations, optimizes inventory and handles spend to mitigate risk in operations and/or projects efficiently and competitively
Ensures supply chain policies are developed, implemented and carried out
Responsible for the company's procurement, inventory, transportation and logistics programs
Demonstrates a focus on continuous improvement to simplify processes, increase efficiencies and enhance business continuity plans
Ensures all goods/services procured meet quality and safety requirements as set forth by the organization
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees
Lead all aspects of effective communication with and support of operations, project execution, business development, and accounting
Develops category-specific market and sourcing strategies by evaluating supplier capabilities, market dynamics, demand forecasts, and business requirements
Conducts category segmentation and market assessments to identify supply constraints, emerging technologies, alternative sources, and opportunities that strengthen long-term category positioning
Establishes category performance measures and governance routines to monitor sourcing outcomes, supplier commitments, contract effectiveness, and realization of expected business value
Partners early with operations, engineering, and project teams to translate future demand and technical requirements into actionable category plans that support capital projects and operational needs
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, Accounting, Business, Engineering or Energy Management and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in related function
Preferred: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in related function; ISM Certification
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates enterprise awareness and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills, with emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
Develops and applies strategy and tactics to resolve sophisticated supply chain problems
Global awareness of commodity and supply chain impacts, enterprise perspective
Exhibits change management, leadership and interpersonal skills
Preferred: Significant leadership experience; may be formal or informal
Preferred: Detailed knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
Preferred: Proficiency in data analytics and Power BI
Preferred: Demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies aligned with business demand, market conditions, and long-term sourcing objectives
Preferred: Experience conducting category segmentation, market assessments, supplier capability analysis, and demand forecasting to support strategic sourcing decisions
Preferred: Ability to translate technical, operational, and project requirements into actionable category and sourcing strategies
Preferred: Experience establishing and monitoring category performance measures to evaluate sourcing outcomes, supplier commitments, contract effectiveness, and realized business value
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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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