Supply Chain Category Manager - Production Operations

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins.

Crescent's leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

The Category Manager – Production / Operations is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across a multi-basin asset base. This role serves as the commercial lead for critical Production and Operations categories (e.g., compression, chemicals, artificial lift, transportation and hauling), ensuring alignment with operational objectives, market conditions, and enterprise strategy.

The position partners closely with Production, Facilities, Field Operations, Legal, and HSE to define requirements, execute sourcing strategies, mitigate supply and cost risk, and manage supplier performance. A key focus of this role is driving cost savings and optimization, ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance, and leveraging market intelligence to inform decision-making.

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine category strategies across operating areas aligned with operational plans and company objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations for critical services and materials.
• Evaluate market conditions, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation.
• Align sourcing strategies with long-term business planning, capital programs, and activity forecasts.

• Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement with key suppliers across safety, service quality, cost, reliability, and innovation.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure access to capacity, technology, and competitive pricing.
• Lead issue resolution and supplier risk mitigation efforts.

• Monitor market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and pricing benchmarks across assigned categories.
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on market conditions, timing of sourcing events, and contracting strategies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of key cost drivers and their impact on category spend.
• Benchmark suppliers and pricing to ensure competitiveness and informed decision-making.

• Identify and capture cost savings and optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and specification alignment.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing category-specific cost assumptions and market outlooks.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and value trade-offs across sourcing options.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to outline specifications and identify alternative solutions that deliver improved value.

• Ensure continuity of supply for critical operations by proactively managing supply risks.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to cost volatility, supplier capacity, operational performance, and logistics constraints.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to maintain operational continuity.
• Evaluate commercial, operational, and supply availability risks in all sourcing and contracting decisions.

• Partner closely with Production, Field Operations, corporate leadership, and HSE teams to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational…