Capital Projects Category Manager

Tealenergi • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking a Category Manager to support major capital projects and operational initiatives across large-scale industrial and energy assets. The organization is focused on building a resilient, agile, and high-performing supply chain capable of supporting long-term growth, operational excellence, and strategic project execution. This direct hire opportunity is based in Houston, Texas and offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting complex capital projects, construction activities, and operational procurement initiatives.

The Category Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management activities supporting capital projects, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, execute sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and support supply chain transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, deep experience in strategic sourcing and contracting, and a proven background supporting large industrial, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, pipeline, or energy infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within energy, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing direct and indirect reports.
• Strong background leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and service contracts.
• Hands-on experience with strategic sourcing, RFP development, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Experience supporting capital projects and large industrial construction or maintenance environments.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, GEP, JDE, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting procurement and sourcing activities related to: Rotating equipment, Valves and instrumentation, Electrical equipment, Engineering and EPC services, Construction and fabrication services, Technical consulting services, OEM equipment and maintenance services
• Experience supporting capital project delivery processes, stage gate project execution, and operational procurement activities is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and category management principles.
• Knowledge of industrial construction, maintenance, and capital project environments.
• Ability to develop and manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong business partnership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of supply chain and category management professionals.
• Provide strategic oversight of category portfolios, sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and value delivery initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members while driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational and project objectives.
• Influence and engage leadership to ensure alignment on procurement priorities and resource requirements.
• Support innovation and process improvements within sourcing, contracting, and supplier management functions.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance of sourcing and contracting activities.
• Serve as the primary supply chain interface for assigned categories and capital project spend.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and project teams.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, reliability, and value creation.
• Support development and execution of contract and procurement strategies for capital and operational projects.
• Promote supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist internal stakeholders with contractor performance management and supplier evaluations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive category management strategies.
• Align category plans with demand planning, inventory strategies, procurement processes, and project execution schedules.
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with applicable company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supply market trends, emerging technologies, and commercial strategies to support informed decision-making.
• Drive end-to-end category management from strategy development through implementation and benefits realization.
• Ensure contract coverage and supply continuity for critical equipment, materials, and services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Negotiate commercial agreements for materials, equipment, and services supporting capital projects and operations.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute various contract types including lump sum, fixed-price, time-based, and multi-year agreements.
• Support contract administration, supplier performance management, and post-award commercial activities.
• Maintain accurate supplier and contract documentation within procurement systems.
• Coordinate with purchasing teams to support purchase agreements, blanket agreements, and transactional procurement activities.
• Monitor supplier market conditions and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and long-term career growth opportunities within a dynamic energy infrastructure organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior