Category Manager

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 :

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.

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