Supply Chain Category Manager to Sr. Supply Chain Category Manager

Atmos Energy • Dallas, TX

2d

About The Position

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and supply chain background in managing agreements for construction services. This candidate will partner with risk and operations to identify safety, operational, and business risks for the construction services category and will implement mitigation strategies to ensure compliance, service continuity, and cost-control. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal clients as well as supplier representatives.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in order to obtain and provide explanations and information.
• Must be proficient in commonly used reporting and statistical analysis methods/tools.
• Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods.
• Requires intermediate computer skills for economic analysis (e.g. MS Excel) and correspondence (e.g. MS Word).
• Requires knowledge of purchasing and inventory control databases such as Oracle, SAP, etc and associated applications used to mine data or other information from these sources.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters degree or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is preferred.
• Gas utility experience will be considered in lieu of procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute category-specific purchasing strategies that align with the company's overall business goals. Execute RFP/RFQ’s to support category strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluate their performance, and negotiate contracts, terms, and prices.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and stay updated on market trends and pricing.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations. Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Monitor and control supply chain expenses to stay within budget. Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to improve efficiency. Understand macroeconomic shifts (inflation, tariffs, etc.) and the impact on pricing and budgets.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and finance teams, to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Address and resolve supply chain-related issues and disputes with suppliers promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees