Category Manager- Power Generation

PROPWR•Midland, TX

23h

About The Position

The Category Manager oversees strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationships for assigned categories, securing high-quality materials, goods, and services at the lowest price. The role owns the procure-to-pay (P2P) process for assigned teams and serves as the supervisory direct report for assigned personnel. The manager develops category strategies based on spend, customer needs, market trends, competition, and opportunities for value delivery. The role manages vendor sourcing, onboarding, negotiations, product availability, quality, inventory, profitability, and category performance. It also partners with cross-functional teams to align category plans with business objectives and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley document-retention requirements. The position includes managing assigned employees, including performance management, training, work scheduling, time and attendance, and hiring activities. The employee must comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and use required personal protective equipment. The role may involve moderate noise and exposure to extreme weather conditions. It also requires sitting, standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping or bending, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, with equivalent education considered in lieu of experience.
Thorough understanding of materials, components, and vendor solutions associated with a head replacement, dropped valve, and top-end overhaul of reciprocating engines.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with vendors and personnel at all organizational levels.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to use data to shape objectives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ability to quickly learn other work-related software systems.

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a managerial or leadership role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze spend portfolios and determine procurement approaches for assigned categories.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of category customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
Create and execute strategic plans to achieve category objectives and drive profitability.
Identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and category expansion.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends through training, professional organizations, seminars, and research.
Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors that align with category strategy and quality and cost requirements.
Own the P2P process for assigned teams.
Manage strategic relationships with internal and external suppliers to understand business requirements.
Negotiate vendor terms and contracts, including pricing, payment terms, and promotional support.
Maintain vendor relationships to support product availability, quality control, and adherence to agreed terms.
Conduct market research and analysis on industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity.
Use data analytics to identify category growth and improvement opportunities.
Monitor emerging technologies, market disruptions, and regulatory changes that may affect the category.
Analyze profitability metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Coordinate with inventory planning and warehousing teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Use metrics, tools, and processes with team members to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies.
Forecast demand, monitor inventory turnover, and implement replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and develop strategies to liquidate it or mitigate associated risks.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
Communicate category plans, priorities, and performance metrics to stakeholders and solicit input and feedback.
Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Oversee document-retention practices to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Ensure subordinates, internal customers, and vendors follow applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise assigned personnel, including performance management, corrective action, training, setting daily priorities, and creating work schedules.
Manage assigned employees’ time and attendance, including timecard approval and paid time off.
Oversee hiring for assigned personnel in collaboration with Human Resources, including interviewing and selecting qualified candidates.
Attend required HSE training and safety meetings and use proper PPE to maintain compliance with HSE policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.