Category Specialist

About Baroid

Baroid, a Halliburton product service line, is the world leader in drilling and completion fluids solutions. Our technologies and field expertise help customers manage wellbore stability, enhance rate of penetration, and ensure environmental compliance across every phase of the well. Baroid’s customized fluid systems drive safety, efficiency, and reliability in the most challenging formations. 

About the Role

Under broad direction, supports the execution of category management and sourcing strategies for Baroid operations, with a focus on industrial minerals and supply markets. Works closely with Category Leadership, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver cost-effective, reliable supply solutions aligned with business objectives.

This role requires an understanding of mined minerals, processing (including milling operations), and logistics considerations such as global bulk shipping to effectively support sourcing decisions and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of category and sourcing strategies in alignment with supply chain and business objectives.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, cost drivers, and logistics considerations (including bulk shipping) to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define technical, operational, and commercial requirements for sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development under guidance of Category Leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and deliver value-added opportunities, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
• Act as a liaison between the business and suppliers to resolve operational and commercial issues.
• Support category governance, compliance, and performance tracking activities.
• Contribute to implementation of sourcing processes, tools, and best practices.
• Assist in training and knowledge sharing across category and field teams.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and represent the category team as needed.
• Travel up to ~40%, including visits to supplier sites, mining operations, processing facilities, and remote locations as required.

Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to ~40%, including to remote locations as required.

Preferred
• Experience in oil & gas, chemicals, industrial minerals, or mining-related supply environments (Baroid-relevant).
• Understanding of mined minerals, milling/processing operations, and associated supply chains.
• Familiarity with global bulk shipping, logistics, and material transportation considerations.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and contract management.

Candidates exceeding minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level roles based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Opportunities range from Category Specialist to Senior Category Specialist. 

World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.

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Core Competencies

Category Execution & Strategic Sourcing | Market & Supplier Intelligence | Cost Optimization & Value Creation | Supplier Performance Management | Stakeholder Collaboration | Contracting Fundamentals | Risk Identification & Mitigation | Operational Problem Solving | Data Analysis & Insights | Continuous Improvement Mindset