Category Manager Jobs in Houston, TX
Category Manager jobs in Houston are in strong demand across the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and Galleria corridor, with openings concentrated in energy, healthcare, and retail supply chain. Employers actively hiring include Amazon, ABB, and Nouryon. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
This role will involve developing and executing category sourcing strategies, delivering savings, and improving productivity across the category. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a creative critical thinker, a builder who likes to build from scratch and a motivated learner with strong communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and/or devices - that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.
- Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.
- Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.
- Influence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions, and strategies to align with Amazon’s procurement goals.
- Lead complex and cross-functional projects to drive productivity and innovation within the category.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios
- Experience in data analysis, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data to inform decision-making processes
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Experience presenting designs and collaborating with all levels of the organization
- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on equipment, industrial automation/robotics, CAPEX or similar complex categories.
- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development
- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Experience in the MHE industry, with a deep understanding of equipment procurement processes and requirements.
- Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices.
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This role will involve developing and executing category sourcing strategies, delivering savings, and improving productivity across the category. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a creative critical thinker, a builder who likes to build from scratch and a motivated learner with strong communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and/or devices - that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.
- Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.
- Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.
- Influence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions, and strategies to align with Amazon’s procurement goals.
- Lead complex and cross-functional projects to drive productivity and innovation within the category.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios
- Experience in data analysis, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data to inform decision-making processes
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Experience presenting designs and collaborating with all levels of the organization
- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on equipment, industrial automation/robotics, CAPEX or similar complex categories.
- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development
- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Experience in the MHE industry, with a deep understanding of equipment procurement processes and requirements.
- Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices.
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon26
- ABB10
- Nouryon6
- Williams6
- Crescent Energy6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
Category Manager Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a category manager job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's three dominant hiring sectors: energy and oilfield services, large health systems, and big-box retail and grocery distribution. Employers in the Energy Corridor and the Texas Medical Center tend to prioritize candidates with direct procurement or supplier negotiation experience in their industry. A strong command of spend analytics tools, prior vendor management wins, and familiarity with Houston's supplier base give candidates a clear edge over generalists.
Which companies hire category managers in Houston?
Companies currently hiring category managers in Houston include Amazon, ABB, and Nouryon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's hiring pool is dominated by integrated energy majors, hospital systems anchored in the Texas Medical Center, and large retail and distribution operations with Gulf Coast supply chains.
Are there remote category manager jobs in Houston?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the sector. Category manager roles that are largely analytical and cross-functional, such as those in indirect spend or enterprise software categories, tend to be more remote-friendly than hands-on procurement roles tied to physical inventory or supplier site visits. About 40% of category manager openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules most common among corporate roles based in the Galleria and Greenway Plaza office corridors.
How can I get a category manager job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a purchasing coordinator or procurement analyst role at one of the city's large health systems or energy services companies, both of which run structured procurement teams with room to grow. Houston employers in retail distribution and industrial supply also hire junior buyers who can move into category management after one to two years of spend data ownership. Building familiarity with ERP systems and category analysis tools before applying makes a measurable difference in competitive screening.
Which industries hire the most category managers in Houston?
Most category manager openings in Houston sit in Retail, Chemicals & Materials, and Staffing & Recruiting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's role as a global energy hub and home to the Texas Medical Center creates sustained category management demand in oilfield services, healthcare supply chain, and the retail and logistics networks that support the metro's large consumer base.
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