Specialist Commercial Strat Sr

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Oxy Oil & Gas’ Supply Chain Management organization is a world-class global strategic sourcing, procurement, and inventory management function at the forefront of oilfield contracting strategy. Through collaboration with the departments we support, we have become a leader amongst industry peers, evolving into a value creating function focused on establishing and strengthening security of supply, optimizing logistics, and reducing total cost of ownership. With Oxy’s increased domestic and global footprint, we are able to look across a wide range of geographies and challenges to engage with our supplier base and ensure safe, smooth, cost-effective operations for our business partners.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to fill the position of Commercial Strategy Specialist Sr within our Domestic Onshore Supply Chain Management organization based in Houston, TX.

This position will be responsible for…

• Managing the Well Servicing Category and corresponding Procurement Strategies for domestic oil and gas assets. Contract management responsibilities include executing new contracts, term extensions, commercial amendments, terminating non-utilized contracts, and securing supply of services.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating with Legal’s support the contract terms and conditions (master service agreements, commercial terms, and purchase orders, etc.).
• Driving the collaboration efforts with business and functional leadership in establishing and executing the well servicing strategies.
• Communicating with internal stakeholders on strategy, policies/procedures, guidelines, and processes as it relates to Well Servicing.
• Drive corporate compliance to the preferred vendor program via end-user change management and communications programs.
• Acting as the subject matter expert regarding contractual and financial aspects of the Well Servicing category.
• Managing the full life cycle by advising a proponent on the best fit vendor, executing the work order documents, evaluating vendor performance.
• Acting as central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders including HR and Legal.
• Pre-qualifying new and re-qualify existing Suppliers, while assuring full compliance with the HES Contractor Safety Program, while securing supply of services.
• Working in multiple ERP Systems modules (Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Registration, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Development and implementation, Supplier Performance and Contract Close out).
• Primary interface with Internal Audit (Supplier audits), Finance - A/P (Invoice reconciliation), HES (Contractor approval and set-up), and Risk Management (Insurance levels and exceptions).
• Monitor assigned contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions.
• Participate in Supplier Performance Meetings.

Qualifications - External

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Advanced knowledge (5-10 years’ experience) of contract management
• Knowledge (and application) of Procurement Policy, Authorized Approvals, Ethical Business Conduct Policy
• Basic knowledge of oil and gas basic operations and equipment
• Familiarity with Contract terms and conditions (Master Services Agreements and Commercial Terms), price book design
• Strong communication skills to interface effectively across functions including Interface with Legal (terms and conditions), Accounts Payable (pricing), HES (vendor registration), Proponents (requisition approvals and scope of work clarification)
• Excellent proficiency in time management and ability to assess and assign priorities accurately
• Demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with direct team members, work independently with little instruction and adapt to change
• Excellent customer service & complaint management
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to display judgement and make decisions independently
• Knowledge of Companies ERP Systems (SAP Ariba)
• Strong analytical skills

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.