Procurement Category Specialist responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives at NOV Corporate Procurement Team in Houston, Texas. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to bring value to the organization.
About the role
- Head of Procurement leading strategic purchasing for innovative coating technology products. Managing global negotiations and supplier development for DIY and professional applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic and project procurement for DIY and professional products
- Responsible for global pricing and contract negotiations
- Develop international suppliers
- Implement global category strategies
- Make-or-buy and sourcing decisions
- Conclude central agreements
- Analyze procurement markets to identify risks and efficiency opportunities
- Optimize processes and implement digital procurement tools
Requirements
- Degree in a technical or commercial field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics) or equivalent qualification
- Experience analyzing procurement markets
- Proven team leadership experience
- Proficient in SAP
- Implement TCO-oriented measures to sustainably reduce costs and risks
- Confident communication skills in English
- Strong negotiation skills when working with international suppliers
- Assertive and empathetic with strong leadership abilities
Benefits
- Individualized onboarding
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Bike leasing and EGYM Wellpass
- Corporate benefits
- Company events
- On-site company restaurant "Josef's"
- Paid time off for specific occasions
- Social fund
- Flexible working hours / 1–3 days remote work per week
- 30 days annual leave (full-time = 40 h/week)
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