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Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist

Houston, USFull-time2026-10-17

Core

Senior Category Specialist supporting supply chain strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation for the global energy industry.

Role type

Senior Category Specialist (Supply Chain)

Builds

Strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier contracts, and supply chain efficiency improvements

Domain

Energy industry / Supply Chain Management

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, supply chain data analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, commercial mindset, data management, presentation skills

Preferred skills

Supply Chain Professional certification, Electronics industry experience, ability to learn high-level technical requirements

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers and negotiate contracts; implement strategic sourcing and category strategies; lead or assist in category projects including vendor performance improvements; analyze supply chain data and develop analytical reports; act as an interface between business and suppliers to resolve category issues; present data findings and business insights to management.

Seniority

Senior, experienced hire