Category Manager– Execution Coordinator

Tealenergi•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Category Manager – Execution Coordinator to support multiple Wells Category Teams with a focus on execution, stakeholder coordination, supplier engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an early-career to mid-level supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across multiple teams, and has a passion for driving results, improving processes, and building strong business relationships. The successful candidate will serve as a key coordinator across category management, suppliers, business stakeholders, and supply chain teams to ensure priorities are executed efficiently and value delivery opportunities are realized.

Requirements

Experience in Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Contracting, Supplier Management, Project Coordination, or related fields.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience developing reports, dashboards, or performance tracking tools.
Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Oil & Gas industry experience.
Experience supporting supplier management, procurement, contracting, or category management teams.
Familiarity with supplier performance reporting and relationship management programs.
Experience with GEP SMART or similar procurement platforms.
Exposure to international contracting or global supply chain environments.
Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled business solutions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive execution of category strategies, contracting plans, supplier initiatives, and team priorities.
Track progress against category objectives and help remove barriers to execution.
Support cross-functional initiatives designed to improve category performance and business outcomes.
Facilitate meetings, action tracking, and stakeholder alignment across multiple workstreams.
Coordinate supplier engagement activities, including executive sponsor meetings, supplier business reviews, and industry events.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, category managers, business stakeholders, and asset SCM teams.
Support supplier relationship management efforts and identify opportunities to improve collaboration and service delivery.
Assist with relationship health assessments and continuous improvement activities.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track: Supplier performance, Category initiatives, Budgets and savings, Competitive performance initiatives, Execution milestones and value delivery.
Ensure data accuracy and provide visibility to leadership and stakeholders.
Drive standardization of tools, templates, reporting processes, and best practices.
Maintain digital workspaces, document repositories, and audit-ready records.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Capture and share lessons learned across teams.
Champion the use of AI and digital technologies to automate processes and improve productivity.
Support implementation of innovative solutions that enhance reporting, coordination, and team effectiveness.