Category Manager

Category Manager – Industrial Services Location: Oklahoma City, OK Infinitek is partnering with an established industrial organisation to appoint a Category Manager – Industrial Services to take ownership of its contractor sourcing and commercial strategy across multiple manufacturing sites. This is an opportunity to shape how industrial services are sourced, negotiated and managed across a multi-site operation. You’ll have the autonomy to influence supplier strategy, improve contractor performance, deliver measurable cost savings and build stronger commercial agreements that support critical maintenance, turnaround and capital project activities. The Opportunity of Category Manager You’ll lead the end-to-end management of the industrial services category, working closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, EHS and capital projects teams to ensure contractors deliver safely, efficiently and at the right commercial value. Key responsibilities include: Developing category strategies to improve sourcing, supplier performance and cost efficiency. Leading competitive tenders, commercial evaluations and negotiations with industrial service contractors. Negotiating labour rates, overtime, travel allowances, equipment charges and contractual terms. Managing service agreements, scopes of work, contractor onboarding and approved supplier arrangements. Monitoring contractor performance across safety, quality, cost and delivery, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement. Using market intelligence, spend analysis and rate benchmarking to identify savings and improve procurement performance. Building strong relationships with site teams and senior stakeholders to deliver consistent standards across multiple locations. What We’re Looking For 7+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement, including at least 3 years working with industrial contractors. Proven experience negotiating service contracts and managing contractor relationships. Strong understanding of industrial labour rates, contractor pricing structures and commercial agreements. Experience supporting maintenance, turnarounds or capital projects. Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings. Confidence working across both strategic procurement initiatives and hands-on supplier management. Why Consider It? Real ownership: Lead a key services category across multiple manufacturing sites. Commercial impact: Influence supplier strategy, contract terms and measurable cost savings. High visibility: Work closely with senior stakeholders and operational leadership. Variety and challenge: Support essential maintenance, turnaround and capital project activity. Long-term opportunity: Help strengthen procurement processes and contractor performance across an established industrial business. Interested in learning more? Contact Infinitek for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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