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Category Manager- Wells Abandonement

Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 10/23/2025 Job Number: 51444774

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.
 
LOCATION
Houston, TX 77002
 
COMPENSATION
$84-89/hr
 
SCHEDULE
Monday-Thursday in office, Friday work from home // 40 hrs/wk
 
CONTRACT TERM
1 year contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee
 
POSITION OVERVIEW – Category Manager- Wells Abandonment
The Category Manager will define contract strategies, analyze and optimize spend and foster productive working relationships with both suppliers and stakeholders in the Well Abandonment space (land and offshore) for certain client assets. Activities include developing category plans, strategic sourcing, developing contractual agreements, managing supplier performance, process improvements with suppliers to achieve the lowest TCO, and others.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Fosters effective working relationships with Wells Abandonment technical team, Suppliers and other supply chain teams to deliver value to client through optimized contractual agreements
  • Able to support Wells Abandonment operations/technical team, address needs and add value through supply chain activities: leading sourcing events, preparation and evaluation of bid documents, learning technical requirements, monitoring supplier performance, etc in partnership with stakeholders and supporting functions. 
  • Monitor supplier’s/ contractor’s performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms and support resolution of any disputes or deviations.
  • Act as primary focal point for internal and external stakeholders on all contractual matters from negotiation to close-out.
  • Draft, review, negotiate and manage all contractual documents and exhibits in coordination with Legal and other cross-functional areas.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for management approval.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
7+ years of proven experience with:
  • Experience developing category strategies, category/contracts plans, and identifying opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership through the supply chain
  • Experience with conducting negotiations, measuring and managing supplier performance, SQM's, ASR's, and balanced scorecard development.
  • Knowledge of Drilling and Completion services and commodities, contractual agreements.
  • Well Abandonment (P&A/Workovers) experience is preferred.
  • Obtaining and interpreting appropriate market and performance intelligence to drive good business decisions
  • Working knowledge of Smart, PowerBI.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and manage performance an influence model.
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Danielle Reid
Recruiter

Danielle currently serves as a Recruiter for WCL Group. With a passion for helping people, talking, and learning more about people from all over the country, she found recruiting particularly exciting because she gets to help people land their dream job and excel in their career!

Danielle started out her career in PR and client relations, and began her journey in Recruiting with WCL Group in May 2024. She is excited to foster meaningful relationships with clients and candidates, and continuously grow within the industry. Being enthusiastic, empathetic, and ambitious is what leads her to be successful day in and day out.

Danielle is originally from the Sacramento, CA area but moved to Boise in 2019 for college. After graduating, she decided to stay in the Boise, ID area and considers it home. She is a proud alumnus of Boise State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Public Relations.

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