Director, Supply Chain – Category Management and Contracts

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE BWP) is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids for its customers. Additional information about the Partnership can be found at  Boardwalk Pipelines operates 14,000 miles of pipeline across 13 states, delivering market connectivity to producers and end‑users. For more company information visit

We are currently seeking a Director, Supply Chain Services – Category Management and Contracts for our Houston, TX office.

Position Description

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

• 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

• 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 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

• Establish supplier segmentation and strategic partnership models for critical categories
• Implement performance management frameworks including KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews
• Drive supplier accountability across safety, quality, delivery, and commercial performance
• Build long‑term strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement

• Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends, cost drivers, supplier capacity, and emerging risks
• Benchmark pricing, supplier strategies, and commercial models against industry peers
• Establish regular reporting mechanisms to share market intelligence with leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor emerging technologies and innovative service delivery models impacting category performance

• Implement processes to validate invoiced pricing against contracted terms and eliminate commercial leakage
• Lead contract and category performance lookbacks to identify savings opportunities and improvement actions
• Develop analytics and reporting to track compliance, supplier performance, and financial…