Category Manager Senior Advisor - Retail

A Fortune 500 energy company is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for retail payment systems and customer experience tools like loyalty programs. This hybrid role offers the chance to drive strategy, manage key suppliers, and influence how millions of customers interact with the brand nationwide.

Client Details

• One of the world's largest integrated energy companies, operating across oil, gas, and renewable energy.

• Business includes upstream (exploration/production), downstream (refining/marketing), and low-carbon ventures like hydrogen and EV charging.

• Ranks among the top on the Fortune Global 500, with annual revenue over $200 billion.

• Profitable and undergoing a major shift toward sustainability and digital transformation.

• Committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, with heavy investment in renewables.

• Operates a large U.S. retail network under well-known brands at fuel stations and convenience stores.

• U.S. headquarters in Houston with a significant office in Chicago supporting retail, trading, and supply chain.

Description

• Lead sourcing strategies for retail technologies, including merchant acquiring, POS systems, and co-branded B2B cards

• Manage supplier relationships across payment processing, loyalty platforms, and customer engagement tools

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and IT to enhance procure-to-pay processes

• Negotiate and manage complex global vendor contracts to ensure long-term value and performance

• Identify and implement innovative solutions that improve customer experience through procurement

• Analyze supply markets and vendor performance to inform strategic decisions

• Support digital transformation initiatives across the retail procurement landscape

Profile

• Retail & Payment Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of retail environments and experience sourcing technologies like POS systems, merchant acquiring, payment gateways, and loyalty platforms.

• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Track record of leading complex procurement strategies across digital, customer-facing, or IT categories.

• Supplier & Contract Management: Skilled in negotiating and managing high-value, global vendor contracts with a focus on performance and long-term value.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with operations, finance, and IT to align sourcing efforts with broader business goals.

• Experience in Large Organizations: Comfortable operating in Fortune 500 or complex matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders and layers of governance.

Job Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary with performance bonuses and long-term incentive plans.

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid schedules supporting work-life balance.

• Global Mobility: Opportunities to grow within a large, international organization spanning over 70 countries.

• Sustainability Focus: Work for a company investing heavily in renewable energy, net-zero goals, and long-term environmental impact.

• Career Development: Robust learning programs, mentorship, and internal mobility pathways.

• High-Impact Work: Roles tied directly to innovation in energy, retail, and digital transformation.

• Strong Benefits Package: Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with match, wellness programs, and generous paid time off.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Active initiatives supporting equity, inclusion, and employee resource groups.

• Brand Reputation: Backed by one of the world's most recognized and influential energy brands.

• Innovation Culture: Forward-thinking leadership with strong investment in digital tools, customer experience, and future-facing tech.

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