Supply Chain Category Manager - Sr Supply Chain Category Manager (Technical Services)
Core
Manage agreements for Natural gas distribution and transmission related Technical Services (Engineering, Consulting, Line Locates, Damage Prevention, Leak Surveying, Property Surveying, inspection/testing, pipeline integrity services) and partner with risk and operations to identify and mitigate safety, operational, and business risks.
Role type
Sr Supply Chain Category Manager (Technical Services)
Builds
Category-specific purchasing strategies, supplier relationships, and contract terms for technical services in the natural gas industry.
Domain
Energy (Natural Gas) + Supply Chain / Procurement
Required skills
Category management, RFP/RFQ execution, supplier evaluation and negotiation, market research, cost control, contract compliance, stakeholder management, KPI tracking, dispute resolution
Preferred skills
Masters degree, CPM or CPSM certification, Gas utility experience
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, MS Excel, MS Word
Responsibilities
Create and execute category-specific purchasing strategies; Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts; Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers; Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations; Monitor and control supply chain expenses; Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs; Track and report on key performance indicators; Address and resolve supply chain-related issues and disputes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC