Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist Job at Halliburton, Houston, TX

  • Halliburton
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

  • Under broad direction, may support one or more related categories as directed by Portfolio and Category Leadership. Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities.
  • Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
  • Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.
  • Support RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • Technical manufacturing expertise (forging, casting, machining, welding)
  • Commercial negotiation strength
  • Cost modeling capability
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Global supply chain risk management
  • Contribute to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
  • Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager.
  • Recommends value added projects/opportunities. Coordinate training of category community and field personnel.
  • Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
  • May represent the Category Manager on teams and councils, as assigned.
  • Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities.
Qualifications

  • Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Category Specialist, or Senior Category Specialist.

World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here , you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location


3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.,Houston,Texas,77032, United States

Job Details



Requisition Number: 211322

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Job Family: Support Services

Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time



Additional Locations for this position:

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Manager, Supply, Operations, Customer Service

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, Second job, Work from home

Similar Jobs

Accenture

HR Reinvention Consultant, Software & Platforms Job at Accenture

 ...Salary: $54,300 - 205,800 per year Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting At least 1 year of experience on HR reinvention programs, including operating model, process, technology, or service... 

Confidential

Medical Assembler Job at Confidential

 ...Medical Assembler $19.00-$19.53/hr Cleanroom Environment Join a leading medical device manufacturer assembling life-changing products such as catheters, stents, and implantable devices. Responsibilities Assemble and inspect small medical components... 

Mavenclinic

Senior Manager, GRC Job at Mavenclinic

 ...care across 30+ specialties, as well as dedicated hormone and GLP-1 care programs purpose-built for women. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven Clinic has raised more than $425 million from leading healthcare and technology investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia... 

Domino's Franchise

Domino's Delivery Driver Job at Domino's Franchise

 ...possible. You must be outgoing, energetic, efficient, and willing to work in a fun and fast paced environment. $11.50 - $23.00 per hour Cash Paid Daily! Minimum Age 18+ with 2 years driving experience Valid Driver's License with safe driving record that... 

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Parish Administrative Assistant Job at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

The Cathedral's Administrative Assistant is a dedicated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of the values and mission of the Catholic Church. The Administrative Assistant will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, parishioners...