Halliburton Company

Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist

Halliburton Company • $90K — $110K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, sales, marketing, or engineering disciplines.
  • Skills in contracts, negotiations, strategic sourcing, and project management needed.
  • Strong critical thinking, communication skills, and a commercial mind set are essential.
  • Proficiency in data management and presentation software (Excel, PowerPoint) required.
  • Must be a self-starter with a solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Support one or more categories as guided by Portfolio and Category Leadership.
  • Manage suppliers and their contracts; negotiate agreements with direction from Category Manager.
  • Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies per established policies.
  • Lead or assist in category projects, including vendor performance improvements.
  • Conduct analysis of supply chain data to identify market opportunities.
  • Develop and implement analytical reports supporting supply chain processes.
  • Serve as an interface between business and supplier for category issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and affordable benefits package for physical, emotional, and financial support.
  • Access to resources designed to enhance work-life balance.
  • Focus on both current and future support including parental needs.
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Job Duties

  • Under broad direction, may support one or more related categories as directed by Portfolio and Category Leadership. May represent the Category Manager on teams and councils, as assigned.
  • Managing suppliers and their contracts. Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager.
  • Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Leads or assists in category projects (including vendor performance improvements, new vendor qualifications) and interacts with vendors to enable project outcomes
  • Facilitates and conducts analysis of supply chain data. Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities.
  • Develops, enhances, tests, and implements analytical reports to support supply chain processes and required metrics
  • Utilizes various data sources to assemble, analyze and provide deep business insights from the data, including: (i) Contribute to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers; (ii) Recommends value added projects/opportunities; (iii) Identifies and proposes automations and efficiency improvements by leveraging technology that will address critical projects and business needs
  • Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
  • Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities.
  • Presents data findings and deep business insights to various levels of management, including direct supervisor and executive leadership.


Qualifications

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree required, preferable in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing or Engineering or similar discipline preferred.
  • Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
  • Min. 3-5 years' work experiences in supply chain management, sales and/or marketing and engineering discipline or related experiences.
  • Skill set to be successful in role will include contracts, negotiations, strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagements, project management, supplier performance management. Candidate does not need to possess all skills immediately but need to be able to develop swiftly when in role
  • Demonstrable strong critical thinking, communication skills, and commercial mind set. Able to learn and review high level technical requirements and drawings, identify risks and opportunities, formulate logical and sustainable solutions
  • Requires Proficiency in data management and presentation (including Ms. Excel and Ms. Power Points).
  • Need to possess quality of self-starter, responsible/reliable, solution focused, willing to take on responsibilities, follow-up/through with minimal supervision
  • Previous purchasing, buying, sourcing, contracts experiences not required but will be plus
  • Opportunity for successful candidate to grow in supply chain organization. Thus, looking for candidates with critical thinking skills, curiosity, and ability to learn, long and short-term assessment mindset, ability to create relationships, influence stakeholders, decisions makers, managing relationships w/adapting the change, change management, customer services-oriented mindset
  • Electronics industry experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.


Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Category Specialist, or Senior Category Specialist.

World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.


Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States

Job Details

Requisition Number: 211641
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

About Halliburton Company

Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 55,000 employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir — from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.

Halliburton Company Careers

Join the Halliburton Company, a global leader in the energy sector, and be part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At Halliburton, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that fosters growth and professional development.

Work You’ll Do

At Halliburton, your work will directly contribute to some of the most innovative projects in the energy industry. Our team at Halliburton is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our operations, from engineering to field services. With a focus on sustainable solutions, you will be at the forefront of technological advancement, helping to drive energy efficiency and innovation.

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Become a part of a diverse team of over 40,000 professionals worldwide. Halliburton is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career. We offer a variety of positions across multiple fields, ensuring that your career path is as unique as your skills and interests.

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Engage in groundbreaking work that challenges the status quo and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the energy sector. Halliburton is a place where innovation is not just encouraged—it's expected.

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Halliburton is committed to the professional growth of every team member. From leadership training to skills development workshops, we provide the tools needed to advance your career. Our robust internship programs offer a gateway to full-time employment, giving you a head start in the industry.

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At Halliburton, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our diversity training programs are designed to foster an inclusive culture that respects and values individual differences.

Benefits and Culture

Halliburton offers a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health care, life insurance, retirement plans, and more. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and collaboration, making Halliburton a great place to work.

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Learn more about Halliburton Company
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$34.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$2.9 billion
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$14.4 billion
NASDAQ
HAL
* Ladders Estimates

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