Procurement Category Specialist

Job overview

The Procurement Category Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX for the first 30–60 days; a hybrid schedule may be available based on performance. Compensation is not specified. The role is on a corporate procurement team at an organization in the energy industry. The specialist develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, and negotiates commercial agreements for assigned categories. The work supports procurement performance, cost optimization, and operational requirements across the organization.

What you'll do

• Develop procurement strategies for assigned categories
• research markets and assess suppliers
• prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs
• negotiate contracts and commercial terms
• manage supplier performance
• analyze spend and procurement metrics
• collaborate with internal stakeholders
• support supply chain initiatives and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time employment

houston tx

elevate human capital

procurement

category management

strategic sourcing

mro

rfqs and rfps

contract negotiation

supplier management

erp systems

energy industry

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work may be available based on performance after the initial 30–60 days in the office.

About the employer

Elevate Human Capital is hiring for this role. Industry: Crude Petroleum Extraction. Sector: 21.