Category Manager

ProPetro•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Category Manager oversees and manages strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationships for assigned categories; secures the highest quality materials, goods, and services at the lowest price; and acts as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (equivalent education will be considered in lieu of experience)
Bachelor’s Degree, required
Strong leadership characteristics, able to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team
Personable and collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams to reach a common objective
Good written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization
Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to utilize data to shape objectives
Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly other work-related software systems

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas industry experience, strongly preferred
Experience in a Managerial or leadership role, preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze spend portfolio to determine procurement approach for assigned categories based on magnitude of dollars, strategic importance, and opportunity for value delivery
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the assigned category, including customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
Create and execute strategic plans to achieve category objectives and drive profitability
Identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and expansion within the category
Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends (i.e., participate in training programs, professional organizations, attend seminars, and research periodicals or studies, etc.)
Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors that align with the category strategy and meet quality and cost requirements
Manage strategic business relationships with internal and external suppliers to comprehensively understand business requirements
Negotiate terms and contracts with vendors (i.e., pricing, payment terms, and promotional support)
Maintain ongoing relationships with vendors to ensure product availability, quality control, and adherence to agreed-upon terms
Conduct regular market research and analysis to monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity
Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights and identify category growth and improvement opportunities
Stay informed about emerging technologies, market disruptions, and regulatory changes that may impact the category
Analyze profitability metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
Work closely with inventory planning and warehousing teams to ensure optimal category inventory levels
Utilize metrics, tools, or processes, and work collaboratively with team members to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies
Minimize stockouts and excess inventory (i.e., forecast demand, monitor inventory turnover, and implement replenishment strategies)
Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory
Develop strategies to liquidate or mitigate inventory risks
Partner with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives (i.e., Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering)
Communicate category plans, priorities, and performance metrics to stakeholders, soliciting input and feedback as needed
Collaborate on joint initiatives and projects that require cross-functional coordination and support
Oversee and evaluate document retention practices to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
Ensure subordinates, internal customers, and vendors follow applicable laws and regulations
Act as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel (i.e., performance management, corrective action, training, defining daily priorities, creating work schedules, etc.)
Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel including timecard approval or paid time off
Oversee the hiring of assigned personnel (i.e., collaborate with Human Resources recruiters, perform interviews, select qualified talent, etc.)
Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Other duties as assigned