Category Manager Job at HireResource Staffing, Houston, TX

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  • HireResource Staffing
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Duration: 6 Months (possible temp-to-hire)

Location: Houston, TX 77042

Hybrid Schedule: Remote M & F

Qualifications:

  • Master Degree preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor degree plus extensive relevant training and experience
  • More than 10 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Land and Intermodal Transportation Services, with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in directly managing the procurement of Rail Transportation and logistics service categories, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Americas
  • Trucking / Rail (Class 1 Rail Road) network sourcing is critical
  • Strong SAP experience with Ariba experience
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations
  • Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility
  • Strong critical thinking and decision quality
  • Fluent in English, with Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus (position may support US, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

Description:

As a member of the Supply Chain Procurement team in the Americas Region you are responsible for the Sourcing and Contracting of Road, Rail and Intermodal Logistics Services including:

  • Develop category regional procurement strategy and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for road, rail and intermodal logistic services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO
  • Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for supply chain regional needs and manage assigned category contracts.
  • Ensure all routes and rates are current and meet business requirements; ensure new lanes are quoted and contracted in a timely manner
  • Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained
  • Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance
  • Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations
  • Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders

Company Info:

Since our clients' founding it has exhibited a remarkable ability to do what others said could not be done. Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers. Their growth has been nothing short of miraculous. Today, the company has operations in over 50 countries with a global workforce of over 32,000 talented individuals.

HireResource Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Remote work,

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