Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Under broad direction, leads and supports sourcing activities for multiple PSL's, Manufacturing facilities, categories, and/or field operations.
• Leads, facilitates, and implements sourcing activities through a combination of tactical and strategic sourcing initiatives particular to the needs and environment in which these activities occur.
• Provides input and compliance to all Halliburton policies and procedures; including those associated with International Trade Compliance.
• Participates in and supports category management activities globally, as appropriate.
• Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager
• Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues.
• Serves as the facilitation point between regional sourcing teams, PSLs, and other Supply Chain (Procurement, Materials & Logistics, Manufacturing, etc.) internal customers, when required, to ensure proper benefits, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Contributes to assessment of current risk factors & market situations (geo-political, currency, etc.) and identification of appropriate opportunities.
• Contributes to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
• Capability of understanding technical documentation and standards (machine drawings, material specifications and classifications, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills with expertise in interpreting large datasets to drive insights and inform data-driven business decisions. Proficient in tools like Excel, SQL, Python, PowerBI and Tableau.

Requirements:

• Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

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 Senior Category Specialist.