What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Category Specialist position at SLB?
Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
ChampionX has an immediate need for a Procurement Category Specialist located in Sugar Land, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, growing organization within our procurement team. We are seeking a driven professional who is passionate about supply chain, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement.
What’s In It For You
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we are focused on creating a future with more energy and less carbon through innovation and advanced technologies.
For more news and information, visit SLB.com
Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
ChampionX has an immediate need for a Procurement Category Specialist located in Sugar Land, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, growing organization within our procurement team. We are seeking a driven professional who is passionate about supply chain, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement.
What’s In It For You
- Access to best-in-class tools, systems, and continuous learning opportunities
- Opportunity to grow your career within a global procurement and supply chain organization
- A company culture that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and innovation
- Exposure to cross-functional teams and global sourcing strategies
- Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Support and execute sourcing initiatives across assigned spend categories using Total Delivered Cost (TDC) methodologies
- Partner with Category and Country Leads to develop and execute RFIs/RFPs, analyze supplier proposals, and provide recommendations
- Assist in supplier negotiations and category strategy development
- Identify and qualify alternative suppliers in collaboration with supply chain, quality, and RDE teams
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sourcing success
- Manage vendor onboarding and supplier setup processes
- Maintain Outline Agreements, including pricing updates and quota management
- Execute daily procurement activities such as material expedites, invoice reconciliation, and supplier communications
- Support procurement for new product introductions and integration activities
- Ensure efficient execution of the Source-to-Pay process
- Track and manage savings initiatives, including pipeline development and validation
- Utilize tools such as Power BI or similar platforms to support reporting and decision-making
- Develop understanding of procurement systems and their integration with business functions
- Investigate and resolve supply disruptions, constraints, and quality issues
- Communicate risks and mitigation plans to internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, KPIs, and regulatory requirements
- Support risk identification and management within procurement processes
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives
- Support or lead cross-functional procurement and supply chain projects
- Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency
- Participate in global standardization initiatives
- Location: Sugar Land, TX
- Work Environment: Primarily office-based with cross-functional collaboration
- Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives (based on experience)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain planning (materials/chemicals preferred)
- Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Results-driven mindset with strong initiative
- Experience working in cross-functional or matrix organizations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with procurement systems and tools (SAP, Power BI, etc.)
- Exposure to category management and supplier negotiations
- Experience in global procurement environments
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Participation in strategic and cross-functional projects
- Clear career progression path within procurement and supply chain leadership
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we are focused on creating a future with more energy and less carbon through innovation and advanced technologies.
For more news and information, visit SLB.com
Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.