Category Manager - IT Technology

(INDIRECT) CATEGORY MANAGER - IT

We have a current opportunity for an experienced Category Manager - IT Technology to join our client,  a major oil and gas producer in the United States, demonstrates its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide.
This is a long term contract assignment based in Houston TX or Denver CO. 

 
This role reports to the Lead Category Manager for Indirect and will support Technology Category Management. 
Specific categories supporting may include software, hardware, services (onshore, nearshore and offshore), networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, internet of things (IoT), IT governance, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, etc.  

Provide analytical and tactical support to the Indirect Technology Category Team to support the execution of category strategies.
Responsible for supporting the category management team and execution of strategies for assigned categories.
Ensures deployment and execution of common systems and processes for supply chain activities in designated categories in operations. Establishes and manages local supplier relationships and contract compliance.

This role is responsible for supporting the relationship with the Business Unit Operations stakeholders and their Leadership in the region and delivers value through exhibiting company values and establishing effective interfaces with customers, the Head of Procurement, pscm Category, Technology teams and Business Units.


• As a member of the pscm team, the category manger will be responsible for managing the Technology Category in delivering pscm services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at times including partners and government bodies.
• Ensure that bpx and pscm standards, processes and operating systems, and any additional local requirements, are implemented in all pscm activities.
• Understanding of basic category management strategies, supplier management plans, including contract
• Foundational understanding and experience of executing category management plans, including contracting and the implementation of short and long-term agreements, and managing pscm activities in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to understand and execute category management and contracting plans. Support 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. Understands and executes robust cost management and rigorous contract management controls.
• Leads communication related to pscm with the key stakeholders, including CIO, Business Unit functional VPs.
• Build and manage relationships with local suppliers, driving continuous improvement, improving safety performance and reducing operational risk.
• Supports regular performance reviews with stakeholders and suppliers to measure supplier performance, and develop plans to address performance issues. Identifies and escalates disputes between stakeholders and suppliers relating to service delivery.
• Executes pscm common processes, drives efficiency, continuous improvement and compliant procurement transactions across the value chain.
• Organizes/supports regional supplier and contract management activities, e.g. Performance reviews, contracts on-boarding sessions, contract oversights audits, etc.
• Coordinates regional pscm representation in supplier investigations. Ensures effective follow-up on audit findings to ensure timely closure.
• Works closely with pscm Category, Technology and Operations Teams to ensure there are no issues with business continuity.
• Accountable for working with the Business Units and suppliers to deliver value contributions that have direct impact on lease operating expenses.


Essential Education
• University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical discipline or equivalent. 
·       High school diploma with 8 years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Essential experience and job requirements
• Three to five years of relevant pscm experience managing Technology is preferred.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills, in particular the ability to be influential and drive the pscm agenda with internal stakeholders, and to negotiate with suppliers at Account Representative/Manager level.
• Strong project management skills.
• 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, across organizational boundaries and levels within bpx and with suppliers.
• Experience in programming and understanding micro and macro economics impact on oil field categories is preferred.
 

Eligibility Requirements
 
If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.

If you have the skills and experience to perform well in this role we want to hear from you. 

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.