Category Management Lead

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.