Director of Category Management (Indirect)

Weatherford•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Category Director, Indirects is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement strategies for all indirect goods and services. This role manages strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts that deliver exceptional value to Weatherford, and partners with global teams and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on compliance, efficiency, and governance through the implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures. Leadership and mentorship are core responsibilities, including leading a team of Category Managers across indirect categories. This position identifies cost-saving opportunities, drives continuous improvement, and makes informed business decisions based on market trends and supplier performance to support Weatherford’s long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Minimum of 15 years of progressive supply chain or procurement leadership experience
Experience transforming supply chain functions in large, complex organizations
Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, political, and geographic supply factors
Experience negotiating domestic and international agreements
Proven track record of delivering significant and measurable cost savings
Strong category management expertise
Experience managing complex, regional procurement organizations
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Advanced negotiation and cost modeling capabilities
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
High level of collaboration and influence across stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively across cultures and global teams

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA
15 years of experience in strategic supply chain management
15 years of supplier relationship management experience
Experience working across multiple regions and business functions
Professional certifications such as CPP, CIPS, CSPC, or CPM
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of enterprise and banking solutions
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience with Oracle platforms and services

Responsibilities

Lead and drive spend analysis to establish detailed segmentation for assigned categories and inform category strategies
Develop deep knowledge of supply markets, key dynamics, and cost drivers
Ensure consistent and effective use of procurement tools, systems, and resources
Assign category initiatives and opportunities and ensure adherence to strategic sourcing processes
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and implement global technical, commercial, and contractual standards
Liaise with S2P Hemisphere and Sourcing Directors to optimize use of procurement and sourcing hubs
Support contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, including drafting and commercial reviews
Communicate sourcing award decisions clearly and timely to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure contracts are reviewed and closeout meetings are conducted with stakeholders
Identify business risks and implement mitigation strategies
Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategies
Facilitate quality decision-making and governance discussions
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best-in-class performance
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders
Translate business needs into inputs for global category strategies
Manage supplier relationships on a global scale
Ensure alignment across product lines, manufacturing plants, and the supply chain
Apply account management principles to support growth and profitability
Identify and execute opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership
Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation
Ensure global and regional contract implementation and compliance
Act as a subject matter expert to influence business decisions
Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and professional development
Ensure completion of required training and competency programs
Support performance management processes, including quarterly reviews
Partner with corporate, global, and regional leadership to develop category strategies
Establish performance improvement plans across sourcing and category management
Identify process gaps and implement innovative solutions
Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives