Category Manager

Operations Support for end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories and basin (rotating equipment and labor), ensuring reliable supply to operations while evaluating cost and performance as requested. This role partners closely with PSCM team, operations, engineering, and suppliers to assist with on-going business needs, contracts, and drive supplier rate compliance. The Category Manager role helps ensure compliance with procurement policies, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. Success in this role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance operational demands with key objectives as assigned.

Role includes:

• Ownership of price books and open contracts for assigned contractors
• Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of commercial updates in Monday.com and CLM
• Utilize Enverus suite, including OpenInvoice and RFx tools
• Support IFRS 16 monthly reporting as needed
• Monitor market conditions and cost drivers impacting the business
• Assist with and coordinate full lifecycle RFPs, including evaluations and follow-ups
• Draft agreements, including sub-agreements, change orders, and amendments across services and equipment categories
• Obtain proper DOFA approvals for contractual agreements
• Apply AI tools and technology solutions using validated data inputs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and PSCM stakeholders
• Vendor management and meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Well-rounded supply chain experience with a foundational understanding of upstream oil & gas operations.
Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis, evaluate commercial options, and understand contract terms and agreements.
Experience with OpenInvoice and the Enverus suite preferred.

Key Skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency; familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies; strong communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; and effective stakeholder collaboration.


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.