Specialist Commercial Strat

Description
Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.
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 within our Domestic Onshore Supply Chain Management organization based in Midland, TX.
This position will be responsible for...

• Managing the Enhanced Oil Recovery Gas Processing Plants contracts including key categories such as compression, valve servicing, and pipeline inspection 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:
Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Advanced knowledge (2-5 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
• Prefer basic knowledge and experience with gas processing plant
• 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 skill
• Ability to display judgement and make decisions independently
• Knowledge of Companies ERP Systems (SAP Ariba)
• Strong analytical skills