Sr Staff Category Management Professional - Drilling

Devon Energy
Oklahoma City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder Relationships","Oral & Written Communication","Results Oriented","Active Learning","Business Acumen"]

Independently lead highly complex category management for assigned drilling-related categories, including developing and executing category strategies, planning sourcing events, and ensuring contract compliance. Drive cross-functional demand planning aligned to business objectives using market intelligence and competitor/economic analysis. Monitor supplier and contract performance, optimize supplier product line integration, and remediate data quality issues while mentoring and influencing stakeholders to improve profitability and decision-making.

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Devon Energy
Devon Energy
3 days ago

Sr Staff Category Management Professional - Drilling

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Job Summary

Independently lead highly complex category management for assigned drilling-related categories, including developing and executing category strategies, planning sourcing events, and ensuring contract compliance. Drive cross-functional demand planning aligned to business objectives using market intelligence and competitor/economic analysis. Monitor supplier and contract performance, optimize supplier product line integration, and remediate data quality issues while mentoring and influencing stakeholders to improve profitability and decision-making.
Location: Oklahoma City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute category strategy, coordinate sourcing events, and ensure contract compliance with relevant supply chain functions.
  • •Lead strategic demand planning initiatives with business units, aligning plans to organizational objectives through cross-functional collaboration.
  • •Use market intelligence and market dynamics to synthesize industry trends, competitor analysis, and economic factors to drive decisions.
  • •Monitor contract and supplier performance, develop strategies for supplier product line integration, and drive continuous business improvement.
  • •Serve as a business liaison between suppliers and internal teams, support corporate budget/cash management processes, mentor stakeholders, and remediate data quality issues.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or commensurate work experience).
  • •7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, preferably in Category Management, Sourcing, or Cost Management.
  • •Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and category management to support organizational goals and decision-making.
  • •Experience monitoring contract and supplier performance to drive continuous business improvement.
  • •Ability to lead collaborative demand planning and partner with stakeholders across business units.
Experience:7+ yearsSupply ChainCategory ManagementSourcingCost Management
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration
Skills:Stakeholder RelationshipsOral & Written CommunicationResults OrientedActive LearningBusiness Acumen
Certifications:CSCP
Tech Stack:Market Intelligence ToolsSupply Chain Management SystemsPredictive Modeling

Company Brief

Devon Energy
Independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Operates major assets across U.S. shale basins and emphasizes capital-efficient production and shareholder returns.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, United States
Founded: 1971
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