Introduction

What are you going to do 

Brunel Energy is recruiting a Category Management Lead to work with a major oil and gas company on a 6-months contract in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute category management strategies that align with business objectives related to cost, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and safety.
  • Lead strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle for Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Material Agreements, and other strategic contracts, including post-award contract management.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand business requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, contract terms, and long-term value while mitigating commercial risk.
  • Manage critical spend categories supporting industrial or energy operations, ensuring supply continuity and contract compliance.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and value improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and category planning.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure service quality and operational excellence.
  • Support procurement governance by ensuring compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and contractual obligations.
  • Analyze spend data and market trends to develop sourcing recommendations and drive continuous improvement across assigned categories.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management.
  • Experience managing high-value service and material contracts within the LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Energy industries.
  • Experience using ERP and procurement systems such as Oracle, SAP, Maximo, GEP, or similar platforms.
  • Strong experience leading supplier negotiations and managing the full sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements.
  • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contracting, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

What we offer

Closing: 13 August 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-292738

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Corporate recruiter

Marina Silva

+55 21 3328 2828

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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