Category Management Specialist - Drilling & OCTG
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Continental Resources
Job overview
The Category Management Specialist - Drilling & OCTG at Continental Resources is responsible for driving commercial value and enhancing competitive position through end-to-end category management in Drilling Services and OCTG categories.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves establishing category strategies, leading sourcing activities, negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, conducting market intelligence, performing technical and commercial analysis, and partnering with internal teams to optimize cost and service quality.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of supply chain experience, with preferred qualifications including a degree in Business, Finance, or Economics and familiarity with the upstream Oil & Gas industry. Skills include strategic sourcing, data analytics, communication, and accountability.
Work environment and culture
Continental Resources promotes equal employment and affirmative action, emphasizing integrity, trust, accountability, and results-driven performance.
Company information
Continental Resources is an upstream Oil & Gas company focused on competitive advantage through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Unique job features
The position offers the opportunity to work on strategic sourcing and category management within the Oil & Gas sector, involving advanced data analytics and supplier relationship management.
Company overview
Continental Resources is a prominent American oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1967 by Harold Hamm, the company primarily operates in the Bakken formation in North Dakota and Montana, as well as the SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma. Continental Resources generates revenue through the extraction, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. Known for its pioneering efforts in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, the company has played a significant role in the U.S. energy boom.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management, emphasizing your ability to drive cost savings and improve service quality within drilling and OCTG categories.
Showcase proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools like Excel, Spotfire, or Tableau, and your experience applying total cost of ownership concepts to support decision-making.
Apply through multiple platforms including Continental Resources’ corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with professionals in Continental Resources’ supply chain or procurement divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company projects or expressing eagerness to learn about their category management strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'strategic sourcing,' 'category management,' 'total cost of ownership,' and 'supplier relationship management' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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