Category Manager– Execution Coordinator

Category Manager – Execution Coordinator

Location:

Houston, TX

Schedule:

9/80 Work Schedule
Assignment Duration:
Initial 6-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Extension (12+ Months)
Target

Start Date:

August 2026

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Category Manager – Execution Coordinator to support multiple Wells Category Teams with a focus on execution, stakeholder coordination, supplier engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for an early-career to mid-level supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across multiple teams, and has a passion for driving results, improving processes, and building strong business relationships.

The successful candidate will serve as a key coordinator across category management, suppliers, business stakeholders, and supply chain teams to ensure priorities are executed efficiently and value delivery opportunities are realized.

• Coordinate and drive execution of category strategies, contracting plans, supplier initiatives, and team priorities.
• Track progress against category objectives and help remove barriers to execution.
• Support cross-functional initiatives designed to improve category performance and business outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings, action tracking, and stakeholder alignment across multiple work streams.

• Coordinate supplier engagement activities, including executive sponsor meetings, supplier business reviews, and industry events.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, category managers, business stakeholders, and asset SCM teams.
• Support supplier relationship management efforts and identify opportunities to improve collaboration and service delivery.
• Assist with relationship health assessments and continuous improvement activities.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track:
  • Supplier performance
  • Category initiatives
  • Budgets and savings
  • Competitive performance initiatives
  • Execution milestones and value delivery
• Ensure data accuracy and provide visibility to leadership and stakeholders.

• Drive standardization of tools, templates, reporting processes, and best practices.
• Maintain digital work spaces, document repositories, and audit-ready records.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Capture and share lessons learned across teams.

• Champion the use of AI and digital technologies to automate processes and improve productivity.
• Support implementation of innovative solutions that enhance reporting, coordination, and team effectiveness.

• Experience in Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Contracting, Supplier Management, Project Coordination, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or performance tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

• Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Experience supporting supplier management, procurement, contracting, or category management teams.
• Familiarity with supplier performance reporting and relationship management programs.
• Experience with GEP SMART or similar procurement platforms.
• Exposure to international contracting or global supply chain environments.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled business solutions.

We are seeking a highly organized relationship-builder who excels at coordinating complex activities and ensuring execution across multiple stakeholders.

• Be action-oriented and execution-focused.
• Enjoy bringing people together to solve problems.
• Communicate effectively with both leadership and suppliers.
• Be comfortable influencing without direct authority.
• Have strong…