Missouri City, Texas, United States
Seasoned Category Manager of on-site services supporting the oil and gas and chemical industries. A strategic mindset with hands on tactical skills have been honed over 20 yrs. A well rounded background in the construction industry, as an entrepreneur and category manager have provided a backbone to success. Trained in strategic sourcing and extensive experience in managing strategic partnerships through supplier relationship management, tools and processes have been developed to navigate changing markets. Team leadership is driven by a passion to share best practices, assure compliance and recognize growth and success as a team. A business partner mindset with strong communication, collaboration and on point delivery building trust across functions of the business.
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