Supply Chain Manager – Contracts and Category Management

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end‑users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feed stocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate.

As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate.

We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day‑to‑day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve.

Additional information about the company can be found online at

We are currently seeking a Manager Supply Chain Services – Contracts for our Houston, TX office.

The Supply Chain Manager – Contracts & Category Management is responsible for leading the development, execution, and governance of enterprise‑wide contracting strategies and category management programs supporting Boardwalk’s operations and growth objectives.

This role transforms service‑based and indirect spend from decentralized, transactional purchasing into structured, strategic categories with standardized contracts, competitive pricing frameworks, and strong supplier performance management.

The position plays a critical role in driving commercial discipline, reducing cost variability, improving contract compliance, and delivering sustainable value through structured category strategies, advanced analytics, and executive stakeholder alignment.

This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring category strategies align with enterprise priorities, financial objectives, and long‑term operational needs.

Develop, own, and continuously evolve formal category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and business unit priorities.

• Build and maintain comprehensive category plans incorporating demand forecasts, market dynamics, supplier strategies, and cost optimization opportunities
• Drive demand aggregation, supplier consolidation, and standardization of scopes of work and pricing structures
• Align category strategies with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure support of both operational and financial objectives
• Integrate innovative commercial models and contracting approaches to enhance long‑term value

Lead the development and governance of enterprise‑wide contracting frameworks.

• Establish and standardize MSAs, SOWs, pricing schedules, and commercial terms across all service categories
• Implement governance models for contract approval, compliance, and lifecycle management
• Drive transition from fragmented contracting to enterprise‑wide agreements with preferred suppliers
• Partner with Legal to strengthen contract templates, risk allocation, and commercial protections
• Ensure contracts address key risks including pricing variability, scope ambiguity, indemnity, and performance obligations

Lead structured sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver measurable business value.

• Lead RFQs/RFPs with robust evaluation frameworks and clear award criteria
• Develop negotiation strategies that deliver cost savings, improved terms, and long‑term value creation
• Implement transparent pricing models (rate cards, unit rates, performance‑based structures)
• Ensure sourcing activities align with category strategies and enterprise contracting frameworks

Develop and lead a structured supplier management program.

• Establish supplier segmentation and strategic partnership models for critical categories
• Implement…