Category Manager III Job at Airswift Sweden (Denver, CO or Houston, TX)

Job Description

Airswift is looking for a Category Manager in Denver, CO or Houston, TX for a 6-month contract with a major O&G client. This professional will report to Midstream & Indirect Category Lead and will be responsible for developing, executing, and leading Category Management activities and commercial strategies for the Midstream Operations group. Ensures deployment and execution of common systems and processes for supply chain activities in designated category. Establishes and manages local supplier relationships and contract compliance. This role is responsible for managing the relationship with Head of Midstream Operations and their Leadership Team, and delivers value through exhibiting values and establishing effective interfaces with customers, the Category Lead, PSCM Category and Operations teams.

Job Responsibility

Support the Midstream & Facilities Category Lead in delivering PSCM services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure that the company and PSCM standards, processes and operating systems are implemented in all PSCM activities
Deep understanding and experience of executing category management plans, including contracting and the implementation of complex and long-term agreements
Develops and implements category management and contracting plans
Leads strategic sourcing of delegated categories
Identifies PSCM risks and ensures mitigation strategies and plans are developed and implemented
Undertakes due diligence in mitigating all external supply risk in contract execution
Implements robust cost management and rigorous contract management controls
Leads communication related to PSCM with the key stakeholders
Build and manage relationships with local suppliers, driving continuous improvement, improving safety performance and reducing operational risk
Manage regular performance reviews with stakeholders and suppliers to measure supplier performance
Resolve disputes between stakeholders and suppliers relating to service delivery
Implements PSCM common processes, drives efficiency, continuous improvement and compliant procurement transactions across the value chain
Leads/facilitates regional supplier and contract management activities
Coordinates regional PSCM representation in supplier investigations
Ensures effective follow-up on audit findings to ensure timely closure
Works closely with Category Lead, PSCM Category and Midstream Operations to ensure there are no issues with business continuity
Accountable for working with the Midstream Operations team and suppliers to deliver value contributions

Requirements

University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical discipline or equivalent
MBA Preferred, not required
Multiple years of relevant PSCM experience supporting Midstream or Upstream Operations preferred
Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Skilled at leading through complexity, executing projects in multi-stakeholder, multi-discipline, multi-cultural environments
Skilled at category strategy development & application, demand management, sourcing, supply chain risk management, contract execution and management
Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba and SAP and software tools such as Excel, Access, etc.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies
Experience in programming and understanding micro and macro economics impact on oil field categories is preferred

Nice to have

MBA Preferred
Experience in programming and understanding micro and macro economics impact on oil field categories is preferred

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