Category Manager - MRO/Capex

Verdant Specialty Solutions • Houston, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the Force Behind Smarter Sourcing and Sustainable Growth At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just producing chemicals, we’re building a future fueled by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. As we continue transforming our global supply chain, we’re looking for a Category Manager – MRO/Capex to take the lead in driving value, resilience, and efficiency across our operations. This position is on-site in our Houston headquarters. This is more than procurement — it’s strategy in motion. You’ll shape sourcing decisions that directly impact Verdant’s capital projects, global operations, and long-term competitiveness. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers, operations leaders, and commercial teams within a growing specialty chemicals company that values transparency, teamwork, and sustainable performance. Here, your ideas don’t sit in a binder — they become blueprints for better business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally in chemicals, oil & gas, or manufacturing
• Strong contract negotiation and financial analysis skills
• Experience using SAP, BI tools, and Excel for data-driven decision-making
• A proactive, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) and Capital Expenditure (Capex) categories
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts that balance cost efficiency, reliability, and innovation
• Manage supplier performance and build long-term partnerships aligned with Verdant’s project and operational goals
• Partner with Engineering to advance capital projects through FEL stage gates by driving supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract execution
• Collaborate globally to align category strategies with business priorities and sustainability objectives
• Stay ahead of market trends, feedstock dynamics, and regulatory shifts across the specialty chemical and energy sectors

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding business

What This Job Offers

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