Hiring: Category Specialist - Senior Category Specialist Company: Halliburton Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:31:58 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management About the job Experience: •3 years of related experience. Required Skills: •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. •Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market trends. •Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities. •Support RFQs, RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management. •Technical manufacturing expertise (forging, casting, machining, welding) •Supplier relationship management •Global supply chain risk management Qualifications: •Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!