Location: Denver, CO
Schedule: Monday- Friday, Onsite (Every other week Hybrid)
Candidates must be Legally Authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship.  

Role Summary:

This role reports to the Lead Category Manager for Indirect Procurement and supports Technology Category Management. Categories may include:

• Software & hardware
• Onshore, nearshore, and offshore services
• Networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing
• Artificial intelligence (AI), data science, IoT
• IT governance, telecommunications, databases, and data warehouses

The role provides analytical and tactical support to the Indirect Technology Category Team and is responsible for executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Technology Category, delivering procurement services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and government bodies.
• Ensure standards, processes, and operating systems are implemented in all procurement activities.
• Support and execute category management strategies and supplier management plans.
• Execute short- and long-term agreements and manage procurement activities safely and effectively.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct due diligence to mitigate external supply risks and ensure robust cost and contract management.
• Lead procurement communications with key stakeholders, including CIO and Business Unit VPs.
• Build and manage local supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and reduce operational risk.
• Support performance reviews with stakeholders and suppliers; address and escalate service delivery issues.
• Execute common procurement processes and drive efficiency and compliance across the value chain.
• Organize and support regional supplier and contract management activities (e.g., performance reviews, onboarding, audits).
• Coordinate procurement representation in supplier investigations and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Collaborate with Category, Technology, and Operations Teams to ensure business continuity.
• Deliver value contributions that directly impact lease operating expenses.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• High school diploma with 8 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience in Technology preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Project management experience.
• Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba, SAP, and tools like Excel and Access.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across disciplines, cultures, and geographies.
• Preferred experience in programming and understanding the economic impact on oil field categories.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.