What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Category Management (Indirect) position at Weatherford?
Job Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Category Director, Indirects is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement strategies for all indirect goods and services. This role manages strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts that deliver exceptional value to Weatherford, and partners with global teams and internal stakeholders.
The role focuses on compliance, efficiency, and governance through the implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures. Leadership and mentorship are core responsibilities, including leading a team of Category Managers across indirect categories. This position identifies cost-saving opportunities, drives continuous improvement, and makes informed business decisions based on market trends and supplier performance to support Weatherford’s long-term success.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesOperational Capability
Operational Capability
Experience and EducationRequired
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Category Director, Indirects is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement strategies for all indirect goods and services. This role manages strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts that deliver exceptional value to Weatherford, and partners with global teams and internal stakeholders.
The role focuses on compliance, efficiency, and governance through the implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures. Leadership and mentorship are core responsibilities, including leading a team of Category Managers across indirect categories. This position identifies cost-saving opportunities, drives continuous improvement, and makes informed business decisions based on market trends and supplier performance to support Weatherford’s long-term success.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesOperational Capability
- Lead and drive spend analysis to establish detailed segmentation for assigned categories and inform category strategies
- Develop deep knowledge of supply markets, key dynamics, and cost drivers
- Ensure consistent and effective use of procurement tools, systems, and resources
- Assign category initiatives and opportunities and ensure adherence to strategic sourcing processes
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and implement global technical, commercial, and contractual standards
- Liaise with S2P Hemisphere and Sourcing Directors to optimize use of procurement and sourcing hubs
- Support contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, including drafting and commercial reviews
- Communicate sourcing award decisions clearly and timely to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure contracts are reviewed and closeout meetings are conducted with stakeholders
- Identify business risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategies
- Facilitate quality decision-making and governance discussions
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best-in-class performance
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Translate business needs into inputs for global category strategies
- Manage supplier relationships on a global scale
- Ensure alignment across product lines, manufacturing plants, and the supply chain
- Apply account management principles to support growth and profitability
- Identify and execute opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership
- Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation
- Ensure global and regional contract implementation and compliance
- Act as a subject matter expert to influence business decisions
- Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and professional development
- Ensure completion of required training and competency programs
- Support performance management processes, including quarterly reviews
- Partner with corporate, global, and regional leadership to develop category strategies
- Establish performance improvement plans across sourcing and category management
- Identify process gaps and implement innovative solutions
- Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive supply chain or procurement leadership experience
- Experience transforming supply chain functions in large, complex organizations
- Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, political, and geographic supply factors
- Experience negotiating domestic and international agreements
- Proven track record of delivering significant and measurable cost savings
- Master’s degree or MBA
- 15 years of experience in strategic supply chain management
- 15 years of supplier relationship management experience
- Experience working across multiple regions and business functions
- Professional certifications such as CPP, CIPS, CSPC, or CPM
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong category management expertise
- Experience managing complex, regional procurement organizations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Advanced negotiation and cost modeling capabilities
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- High level of collaboration and influence across stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively across cultures and global teams
- Knowledge of enterprise and banking solutions
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with Oracle platforms and services
- Standard business hours in an office setting
- Indoor work environment
- Domestic and international travel up to 30 to 40 percent
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
Operational Capability
- Lead and drive spend analysis to establish detailed segmentation for assigned categories and inform category strategies
- Develop deep knowledge of supply markets, key dynamics, and cost drivers
- Ensure consistent and effective use of procurement tools, systems, and resources
- Assign category initiatives and opportunities and ensure adherence to strategic sourcing processes
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and implement global technical, commercial, and contractual standards
- Liaise with S2P Hemisphere and Sourcing Directors to optimize use of procurement and sourcing hubs
- Support contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, including drafting and commercial reviews
- Communicate sourcing award decisions clearly and timely to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure contracts are reviewed and closeout meetings are conducted with stakeholders
- Identify business risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategies
- Facilitate quality decision-making and governance discussions
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best-in-class performance
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Translate business needs into inputs for global category strategies
- Manage supplier relationships on a global scale
- Ensure alignment across product lines, manufacturing plants, and the supply chain
- Apply account management principles to support growth and profitability
- Identify and execute opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership
- Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation
- Ensure global and regional contract implementation and compliance
- Act as a subject matter expert to influence business decisions
- Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and professional development
- Ensure completion of required training and competency programs
- Support performance management processes, including quarterly reviews
- Partner with corporate, global, and regional leadership to develop category strategies
- Establish performance improvement plans across sourcing and category management
- Identify process gaps and implement innovative solutions
- Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives
Experience and EducationRequired
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive supply chain or procurement leadership experience
- Experience transforming supply chain functions in large, complex organizations
- Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, political, and geographic supply factors
- Experience negotiating domestic and international agreements
- Proven track record of delivering significant and measurable cost savings
- Master’s degree or MBA
- 15 years of experience in strategic supply chain management
- 15 years of supplier relationship management experience
- Experience working across multiple regions and business functions
- Professional certifications such as CPP, CIPS, CSPC, or CPM
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong category management expertise
- Experience managing complex, regional procurement organizations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Advanced negotiation and cost modeling capabilities
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- High level of collaboration and influence across stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively across cultures and global teams
- Knowledge of enterprise and banking solutions
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with Oracle platforms and services
- Standard business hours in an office setting
- Indoor work environment
- Domestic and international travel up to 30 to 40 percent
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally