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Manager, Supply Chain – Category Management
Williams & Williams. Lead a team of Category Managers supporting operational continuity and project execution .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, procurement processes, and category strategy development, with a strong focus on operational continuity and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
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Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ProcessesCategory Strategy DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceData Analytics
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementMarket AssessmentsDemand ForecastingCost OptimizationRisk ManagementInventory ManagementProject ExecutionSupplier NegotiationsContinuous ImprovementCategory Segmentation
Soft Skills
Change ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
ISM Certification
Industry Keywords
ConstructionEngineeringField ServicesElectrical and AutomationSupply Chain PoliciesLogistics ProgramsBusiness Continuity Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a team of Category Managers supporting operational continuity and project execution
- Manage categories spanning major equipment, construction, engineering and field services, electrical and automation, pipe/PVF, compression, and inspection
- Partner with engineering, project development, project execution, operations, finance, and legal to anticipate demand and remove barriers
- Guide RFx and negotiations covering price, delivery, warranties, performance guarantees, and risk allocation
- Escalate supplier issues or exit relationships when corrective actions fail
- Develop alternative suppliers and solutions to protect business continuity
- Optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, manage inventory, and handle spend
- Develop, implement, and carry out supply chain policies
- Oversee procurement, inventory, transportation, and logistics programs
- Drive continuous improvement, process simplification, efficiency, and business continuity planning
- Ensure procured goods and services meet organizational quality and safety requirements
- Coordinate workforce planning and career development for direct employees
- Support operations, project execution, business development, and accounting through effective communication
- Develop category-specific market and sourcing strategies
- Conduct category segmentation and market assessments
- Establish category performance measures and governance routines
- Translate future demand and technical requirements into actionable category plans for capital projects and operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, Accounting, Business, Engineering or Energy Management
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in a related function
- Enterprise awareness and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills, with emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to develop and apply strategy and tactics to resolve sophisticated supply chain problems
- Global awareness of commodity and supply chain impacts and an enterprise perspective
- Change management, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in a related function
- Preferred: ISM Certification
- Preferred: Significant leadership experience, formal or informal
- Preferred: Detailed knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
- Preferred: Proficiency in data analytics and Power BI
- Preferred: Experience developing and executing category strategies aligned with business demand, market conditions, and long-term sourcing objectives
- Preferred: Experience conducting category segmentation, market assessments, supplier capability analysis, and demand forecasting
- Preferred: Ability to translate technical, operational, and project requirements into actionable category and sourcing strategies
- Preferred: Experience establishing and monitoring category performance measures
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent)
- Fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Wellness support
- Paid volunteer time
- Company matching for causes