Associate Category Manager

## Associate Category Manager Apply locations:
Texas - Dallas time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR13855

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1. Supports Category Managers in the execution of category management strategies and sourcing initiatives across assigned categories.
2. Administers supplier agreements, including contract renewals, amendments, terminations, and required documentation to assure compliance with company policies and procedures.
3. Coordinates and executes low complexity sourcing events, including supplier communications, bid solicitation, evaluation support, and documentation of award recommendations.
4. Maintains contract repositories, records, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy, accessibility, and audit readiness.
5. Assists in monitoring supplier compliance with contractual obligations and supports resolution of routine contract administration issues.
6. Maintain, and distribute supplier scorecards, reports, spend analysis, and other KPIs to support category management strategies.
7. Support Category Managers in tracking KPIs, opportunities for improvement and category objectives.
8. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements, support sourcing projects, and facilitate contract-related approvals.
9. Assist in the preparation of presentations, market research, and analytics utilized in strategic sourcing initiatives.
10. Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize SCM processes, reporting tools, and contract management processes.
11. Support SCM policies, sourcing procedures, and contract management requirements to support company compliance and governance.
12. Performs other supply chain, and category management support duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Experience Level:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.

Experience managing contract renewals and amendments. Knowledge of supply chain management and contract lifecycle management processes. Experience in using ERP, Sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier management systems (i.e. Oracle, COUPA, ISNetworld, etc.)Communication

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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. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and support functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
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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. Advance working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or another reporting/analytics tool.

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Skills:

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.
Work Conditions:  Works in an office environment. May require occasional overnight travel.
Physical Demands:  Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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