Category Specialist

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.   Under broad direction, may support one or more related categories as directed by Portfolio and Category Leadership. Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures. Contribute to assessment of current market situations and identification of opportunities. Contribute to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers. Negotiates with suppliers and prepares contracts and agreements under the direction of Category Manager. Recommends value added projects/opportunities. Coordinate training of category community and field personnel. Act as an interface between business and supplier for category, resolving category issues. May represent the Category Manager on teams and councils, as assigned. Participate in supply chain governance and performance management activities. Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.   Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation .   Location Kilometro 1.5 Via Bogota, Siberia, Cundinamarca-DNU, , Colombia   Job Details Requisition Number:   187588    Experience Level:  Experienced Hire  Job Family:  Support Services  Product Service Line:  Other    Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time Additional Locations for this position:    Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.