About Williams Companies

Williams Companies is a leader in the energy sector, dedicated to making clean energy happen. Headquartered in a dynamic hub like Houston, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. As an equal opportunity employer, Williams welcomes talent from all backgrounds, ensuring every qualified applicant receives fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Join a team where coworkers become friends, mentors push you to excel, and your passion drives real impact in the clean energy revolution.

Position Summary

The Category Manager Senior (Power Innovation) role at Williams is your chance to lead transformative supply chain solutions in the heart of Houston's energy scene. This senior-level position demands strategic thinking to tackle complex challenges, drive cost savings, navigate market conditions, resolve supplier disputes, and deliver value propositions that elevate business performance. Located in the iconic Williams Tower near the Houston Galleria, you'll enjoy a vibrant workspace with free onsite parking, hybrid flexibility, and proximity to world-class dining, shopping, and parks. If you're ready to think beyond the status quo, improve efficiency, safety, and project outcomes, this role in power innovation is your next career milestone.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret complex business challenges and recommend standard methodologies or innovative strategies to enhance category management, processes, or services.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to craft comprehensive supplier and category strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and lead cross-functional supplier qualification and management processes to ensure reliability and performance.
• Build and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ongoing supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to establish strategic supplier partnerships that optimize costs, resources, and supply chain resilience.
• Develop and maintain robust category and subcategory structures for better spend visibility and control.
• Negotiate and implement favorable contract terms and conditions to protect Williams' interests.
• Conduct in-depth spend analysis and develop measurable processes for supplier management and risk mitigation.
• Champion safety as the utmost priority while demonstrating excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in a cross-functional environment.

Why This Role Matters in Power Innovation

In the fast-evolving power innovation space, this position directly influences Williams' ability to deliver clean energy solutions. Your expertise in materials planning, market analysis, and supplier dynamics will fuel cost savings projects, resolve disputes, and position Williams as a leader in sustainable energy supply chains.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a technology field. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a diversified supply chain environment.
• Preferred: Certification from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). Minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in category and supplier management.
• Proven materials planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong PC skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the top priority.
• Thrives in cross-functional environments, driving teamwork across the organization.

Why Join Us at Williams?

Choosing Williams means more than a job—it's embarking on an exciting career in clean energy. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being:

• Competitive Compensation: Market-leading pay with an annual incentive program.
• Health and Retirement Benefits: Flexible health programs for you and your family, plus robust retirement savings options.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model with one work-from-home day per week for most office-based roles.
• Professional Growth: Rich learning and development programs with high internal mobility—advance your career internally.
• Prime Location: Williams Tower in Houston offers free parking, steps from the Galleria's 700+ retailers, fine dining, and hotels. Explore Houston's 300-mile bikeway network and vast parks in America's most ethnically diverse metro area.

At Williams, our Core Values guide every decision, challenging you to grow while making a meaningful difference. Search no further for Category Manager Senior jobs in Houston, supply chain careers in energy, or power innovation roles in Texas. Apply today and bring your energy to ours!