Full-Time
Category Manager 3
Posted on 8/19/2026
Williams
5,001-10,000 employees
Owns and operates natural gas pipelines
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
Estimated travel is 10%–30%. Hybrid work is indicated for most office roles.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a technology field is required.
- At least seven years of experience handling a diversified supply chain environment is required.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required, with safety treated as the utmost priority.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and personal computer skills is required.
- Experience working in a cross-functional environment is required.
- Conceptual and practical expertise in category and supplier management is required.
- Materials planning experience is required.
- Interpret business challenges and recommend standard methodologies and strategies to improve categories, processes, or services.
- Collaborate with business partners to develop comprehensive supplier and category strategies.
- Develop and lead cross-functional supplier qualification and management processes.
- Build key performance indicators for supplier performance reviews.
- Identify and establish strategic supplier partnerships to control costs and optimize resources.
- Develop and maintain category and subcategory structures.
- Negotiate and implement contract terms and conditions.
- Conduct spend analysis and develop measurable supplier management and risk mitigation processes.
- Own spend within Pipe, Valves, and Fittings and Maintenance, Repair and Operations.
- Lead cost-savings projects, evaluate market conditions and price dislocations, lead supplier contract disputes, and present value propositions for the business.
- Certification from the Institute of Supply Management or the American Production and Inventory Control Society.
- At least nine years of experience handling a diversified supply chain environment.
Williams owns and operates energy infrastructure assets, primarily natural gas pipelines and gathering/processing facilities in the United States. Its core business is to connect natural gas supplies to markets by charging fees for the use of its pipelines and processing assets, creating a stable, fee-based revenue stream less exposed to commodity prices. The company also has a significant presence in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, where it ranks among the largest gatherers and processors of natural gas. Williams differentiates itself through a large, fixed-asset network that provides critical midstream services to utilities, local distribution companies, and industrial users, helping to move gas efficiently from supply sources to demand centers. The company’s goal is to reliably connect gas supplies to markets while maintaining steady cash flow from its pipeline and processing services and expanding its fee-based midstream footprint.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Founded
1908
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 3, 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance rose to $8.4 billion, signaling stronger execution.
- Momentum adds 4,000 miles, 6 Bcf/d capacity, and supports Delta Access and Shelby Trough.
- July 29, 2026 ExxonMobil chose Williams’ Louisiana Energy Gateway for 2 million tons CO2 storage.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 NESE lawsuits in New Jersey and New York freeze Transco expansion timelines.
- January 28, 2026 New York regulators opposed Constitution reinstatement, prolonging dormant pipeline uncertainty.
- $5.5 billion Momentum deal raises leverage and integration risk before HSR clearance closes.
What makes Williams unique
- Transco’s 10,000-mile network anchors Williams’ Gulf-to-East Coast gas highway.
- August 3, 2026 Momentum acquisition deepens Haynesville access and LNG connectivity.
- Fee-based, take-or-pay contracts buffer cash flow from commodity price swings.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 7%Williams Companies reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.05 billion and net income of $827 million, whilst announcing the acquisition of Momentum Midstream, a power financing joint venture with Blackstone, and a $0.525 per share dividend. The Momentum Midstream deal expands Williams' Haynesville and Gulf Coast footprint, directly linking to Transco and LNG export growth. The company also raised its long-term EBITDA growth target and increased full-year 2026 guidance. Williams' investment case depends on sustained demand from power, LNG and data centres driving fee-based volumes through its US natural gas infrastructure. The company projects $15.6 billion revenue and $3.9 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 8.8% annual revenue growth. Key risks include heavy capital commitments and leverage if conditions or permitting become less favourable.
Williams buys Momentum's Haynesville assets for $5.5B. Alton Wallace, The Center Square//August 6, 2026// KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Williams Companies will acquire Momentum Midstream's North Louisiana and East Texas assets in a deal valued at up to $5.5 billion. * The acquisition adds more than 4,000 miles of pipelines capable of transporting about 6 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. * The assets strengthen Williams' position in the Haynesville Shale and support growing Gulf Coast LNG demand. * The deal lays the groundwork for the Delta Access and Shelby Trough Connector expansion projects linking Haynesville gas to LNG and power markets. Oklahoma-based Williams Companies has agreed to acquire Haynesville shale operator Momentum Midstream's North Louisiana and East Texas assets from private equity firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream in a deal valued at up to $5.5 billion. Through the acquisition of Houston-based Momentum Midstream, Williams is adding a network of pipelines at the center of the Haynesville Shale basin capable of carrying about 6 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas to markets outside the region. Momentum's regional midstream assets include more than 4,000 miles of pipelines and other infrastructure that can deliver natural gas to key supply hubs along the Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast. "We are announcing the acquisition of Momentum Midstream, a highly strategic platform that strengthens our position in the country's most important LNG demand corridor," said Williams Companies President and CEO Chad Zamarin. "The combined Williams and Momentum assets will form the backbone that connects our country's fastest growing supply basin with our fastest growing demand corridor." In Williams 2Q 2026 Investor Presentation, executives discussed a plan to optimize use of Momentum's gathering lines through a connection to the company's downstream interstate pipeline network, including the 10,000-mile Transco system, which serves the Atlantic seaboard and major metropolitan areas across the eastern United States. Williams executives said the newly acquired assets will provide the operational foundation needed to launch two expansion projects, the $1.5 billion Delta Access project and the Shelby Trough Connector, which together will link growing Haynesville production directly to expanding Gulf Coast LNG and power generation markets.
Two US oil and gas companies are capitalising on the artificial intelligence boom by supplying infrastructure to data centres. Williams and Chevron are presenting this demand to investors as a significant opportunity. BloombergNEF projects US natural gas production must increase 36% by the mid-2030s, partly driven by data centre demand. Williams is building six behind-the-meter gas plants for data centres across America, including four serving Meta facilities in Ohio. The company announced over $5 billion in investments for these ventures, including funding from KKR. Environmental groups warn this development provides a lifeline to an industry requiring phase-out. Permit applications for five data centre-connected plants from both companies show potential annual emissions of 21 million tonnes of greenhouse gases, equivalent to Guatemala's yearly emissions.
Williams Momentum Midstream acquisition expands Gulf Coast network in $5.5 billion deal. 4 August, 2026 Williams has agreed to acquire Houston-based Momentum Midstream for up to $5.5 billion. The transaction will expand Williams' natural gas infrastructure across Texas and Louisiana. The Williams Momentum Midstream acquisition will connect more Haynesville Shale production with Gulf Coast power plants, industrial facilities and liquefied natural gas terminals. Tulsa-based Williams announced the agreement with its second-quarter financial results. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Deal strengthens Haynesville operations. Momentum operates a large network of natural gas gathering, treating, processing and transportation assets. Its infrastructure extends from East Texas through northern Louisiana. The network includes approximately 4,000 miles of pipelines and serves more than 140 customers. Those customers include natural gas producers, utilities, industrial operations and LNG exporters. Williams already has significant operations in the Haynesville region. Adding Momentum's assets will give the company more capacity to move natural gas from production sites to major demand centers. The Haynesville Shale has become an important supply region for Gulf Coast LNG exporters. Its location near terminals in Texas and Louisiana helps reduce the distance between production and export markets. Williams has also invested in pipelines and other infrastructure serving power generation. Electricity demand from industrial growth and data centers has increased interest in reliable natural gas supplies. Momentum represents company's sixth iteration. Momentum was founded in Houston in 2004 by Bill Pritchard and Frank Tsuru. The company has developed or acquired thousands of miles of pipelines and several processing facilities. Its current business is known as M6, representing the sixth major version of the company's investment strategy. Each previous iteration built or acquired midstream systems before selling them to larger energy operators. DCP Midstream acquired Momentum's first collection of assets in 2007. Enterprise Products Partners bought the second portfolio in 2010 for $1.2 billion. Later transactions involved DTE Energy and Williams. Williams acquired an operated interest in Momentum's fourth iteration for $733 million in 2019. That same year, DTE Midstream purchased assets from Momentum's fifth iteration for $2.65 billion. Momentum later began developing M6 around natural gas infrastructure in East Texas and Louisiana. The company expanded that platform through acquisitions and new construction. Its New Generation Gas Gathering project, known as NG3, entered service in 2025. Houston energy market records another major transaction. The acquisition adds to a series of large transactions involving Houston energy companies. Private investment firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream supported Momentum's growth with several other investors. Momentum maintains its headquarters at 600 Travis Street in downtown Houston. The company's local workforce helped develop its latest network across the Haynesville region. Williams is headquartered in Tulsa but has a growing presence in Houston. It operates about 30,000 miles of pipelines and handles a significant portion of natural gas used across the United States. The companies have not detailed how the acquisition may affect Momentum's Houston employees. Integration plans could become clearer as the transaction moves through the approval process. Acquisition changes Williams' financial outlook. Williams raised the midpoint of its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance after announcing the deal. The company now projects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization at a midpoint of $8.4 billion. Momentum's long-term transportation and service agreements could provide Williams with predictable revenue. However, the company must complete the acquisition and integrate the network successfully. The deal will also increase Williams' exposure to natural gas demand from LNG terminals and power generators. Both markets are expected to require additional pipeline capacity along the Gulf Coast. For Houston's energy sector, the agreement demonstrates the continued value of locally developed midstream businesses. It also reinforces the region's role in connecting domestic natural gas production with customers in the United States and abroad.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream announced the sale of Momentum Midstream (M6) to Williams Companies for up to $5.5 billion. The transaction includes $3.5 billion in cash and debt consideration and approximately $2 billion of Williams equity, subject to regulatory approval. M6 operates over 4,000 miles of gathering and transmission pipelines in the Gulf Coast region, supported by more than 1 million dedicated acres. The company's assets provide approximately 6 Bcf/d of system capacity to over 140 customers, including industrial end-users, power plants, and LNG facilities. Since 2022, M6 has expanded through strategic acquisitions and completed its New Generation Gas Gathering project, which spans 255 miles and includes a carbon capture programme capable of handling up to 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 annually. In April 2025, M6 acquired Clearfork Midstream.