Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager

Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager ) Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong foundation in strategic sourcing, contract management, and project execution, ideally within midstream operations. This role requires a customer‑centric, detail oriented leader with strong strategic and analytical capabilities.

We offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

United States – Texas – Houston

• Develop and execute category management strategies for services and materials, aligning sourcing initiatives with business objectives and operational needs.
• Apply a global sourcing perspective, identifying opportunities to standardize, aggregate demand, and leverage partnership‑wide purchasing power.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to understand cost drivers, supply risks, and industry trends impacting midstream operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement cost savings, KPI improvements, and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Lead the full RFP lifecycle, including scope development, stakeholder alignment, supplier engagement, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate service agreements and supply contracts, balancing commercial value, risk mitigation, and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as the lead negotiator and escalation point when needed.
• Establish and manage long‑term supplier agreements that drive performance, innovation, and cost efficiency.
• Assess supplier capabilities, performance, and risk profiles, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Plan, manage, and execute sourcing projects in support of midstream operations, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Develop detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring completion on time and within scope.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Construction, Legal, and Finance to drive alignment and execution.
• Monitor progress and proactively address risks, constraints, and stakeholder concerns throughout project life cycles.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and buyers, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee high‑volume service contract (work offer) execution and document control processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to bidding, contracting, and procurement policies, reducing operational risk.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
• Analyze spend data, supplier utilization, and contract compliance to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and report savings realization, contract performance, and KPIs to leadership.
• Develop actionable insights and present recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.
• Lead training and change management initiatives to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and preferred supplier programs.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, timelines, and priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on sourcing, contracting, and supplier‑related matters.
• Effectively present strategies, results, and recommendations to leadership.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with shifting deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong time management and ability to manage high volumes of data.
• Operate effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and adapt positively to change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or a related field/pipeline project management (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement of goods and services, and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting midstream oil & gas operations, construction, or…