Our client, a leading player in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join their team. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be part of the Procurement & Supply Chain Management department supporting the Technology Category Management team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and project management expertise which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Category Manager **Location:** Denver, Colorado or Houston, TX **Pay Range:** $48/hr. - $54/hr. **Hybrid schedule: One week in-office, one week remote** **What's the Job?** + Manage the Technology Category to deliver procurement services and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Implement procurement standards, processes, and operating systems in all procurement activities. + Support strategic sourcing and execution of category management plans, including contracting and risk mitigation strategies. + Lead communication related to procurement with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives. + Organize and support regional supplier and contract management activities, driving continuous improvement and compliance. **What's Needed?** + University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical discipline or equivalent preferred. + High school diploma with 8 years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. + Three to five years of relevant procurement experience managing Technology is preferred. + Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. + Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba, and SAP, as well as software tools like Excel and Access. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.