Mgr Supply Chain - Category Management
Williams
Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance for critical categories to cut cost and risk.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tulsa, OK
Office Full-Time
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
strategic sourcing
supplier negotiations
inventory management
erp utilization
market intelligence
category strategy
- Drives competitive sourcing processes and supplier selection for critical, high-impact categories, ensuring optimal value and performance
- Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees
- Ensures supply chain policies are developed, implemented and carried out
- Leads supplier negotiations, optimizes inventory and handles spend to mitigate risk in operations and/or projects efficiently and competitively
- Maintains market intelligence to proactively adjust strategies in response to economic shifts, supply disruptions, and geopolitical developments
- Lead all aspects of effective communication with and support of operations, project execution, business development, and accounting
- Develops and applies strategy and tactics to resolve sophisticated supply chain problems
- Responsible for the company's procurement, inventory, transportation and logistics programs
- Utilizes ERP and market analysis tools to manage supply across sites and suppliers, with flexibility for travel and cross-functional collaboration
- Optimizes total cost of ownership, mitigates risk, collaborates with internal partners and critical suppliers
- Owns the strategic direction for key supply categories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term project requirements
- Ensures all goods/services procured meet quality and safety requirements as set forth by the organization
- Applies analytical frameworks to define category segmentation and build sourcing plans that support both capital projects and operational continuity
What you bring
bachelor's degree
ism certification
procurement
power bi
excel
leadership
- Demonstrates a focus on continuous improvement to simplify processes, increase efficiencies and enhance business continuity plans
- Preferred: Detailed knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in related function; ISM Certification
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Construction, Accounting, Business, Engineering or Energy Management and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in related function
- Preferred: Proficiency in data analytics and Power BI
- Preferred: Understands technical requirements for pipeline infrastructure and balances cost, quality, risk, and delivery across capital and operational contexts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills, with emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
- Exhibits change management, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Preferred: Proven record leading high-value negotiations and supplier relationships
- Demonstrates a strong safety mindset and clear decision-making while effectively communicating across technical and commercial audiences
- Preferred: Significant leadership experience; may be formal or informal
- Global awareness of commodity and supply chain impacts, enterprise perspective
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Company
Overview
Established 1908
Year Founded
The company was established in 1908 and has grown into a leader in the energy infrastructure sector.
- The company specializes in designing, building, and maintaining energy systems critical for today's world.
- Its expertise spans pipelines, storage systems, and other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
- Notable projects include extensive work on natural gas pipelines, renewable energy facilities, and utility management systems.
- The company operates across North America and has a legacy of innovation and safety in energy infrastructure.
- Recognized for its unique ability to integrate technology and sustainability in energy solutions.
- We act with integrity.
- We work safely.
- We value diversity of thought and experience.
- We strive for excellence.
- We are accountable.
- We embrace innovation.
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on reducing emissions from natural gas transportation infrastructure.
- Investing in renewable energy solutions and low-carbon technologies.
- Working to minimize environmental impact through sustainable infrastructure development.
- Utilizing data and advanced technologies to optimize energy use and reduce carbon footprint.
- Goal to increase diversity in leadership positions.
- Continuous commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Partnerships with organizations that support women in energy.
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