Hybrid Category Manager

at Tallgrass Freight Company

• Job title: Category Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• Category Manager establishing and driving procurement strategies for assigned categories in energy infrastructure company Tallgrass. Ensuring competitive supply strategies and managing supplier performance in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• To establish and drive procurement strategies for assigned categories, in alignment with key stakeholders and adherence to Procurement and Corporate Policies.
• Responsible for driving competitive category supply strategies, supplier performance management and support of several projects in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Technical Categories management (Rotating Equipment, or static equipment, Electrical equipment, Engineering Services, EPC, Logistic, or other Oil & Gas related categories) may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ active and direct work experience in Procurement and Category Management.
• Preferred experience with industry related commodities such as Rotating Equipment or Static Equipment, Electrical equipment, Engineering Services, EPC, or logistics.
• Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Must be experienced in negotiating contractual terms conditions and legal clauses.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
• Experience working on Major Equipment / Capital Expenditure type of Procurement preferred
• Experience resolving conflicts and managing divergent expectations and priorities from stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing multiple tasks simultaneously and driving cross-functional initiatives under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of analyzing events at the transaction level and applying sound, consistent resolutions.
• Experience building reports and correspondence.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests