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    Job Description

    The Strategic Sourcing Sr.

    Analyst will be responsible for developing accurate and detailed sourcing analysis in support of strategies to procure goods and services that deliver "best value" (meet required quality and service levels, at the lowest total cost in the market) results.

    This role develops Sourcing strategies with a focus on higher level, strategic thought processes and activities involving long range planning, forecasting, and support of complex contract negotiations for critical, high spend categories.

    Interacts with the client's regions to maximize opportunities and ensure agreement and buy-in of operations.

    Must have analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work in a team-based environment and drive project schedules.


    Location:
    Houston, TX


    Contract Duration:
    This is a 6 month project with the potential to go longer

    Other:
    Additional benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more), All offers of employment subject to passing of drug & alcohol screening

    Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

    Responsibilities


    Follow the client's strategic sourcing process and produce high-quality deliverables in support of the Strategic Sourcing Manager, Key Stakeholders and Category Leads.

    Create robust supply market analyses and detailed should cost models to uncover cost reduction opportunities and support execution of strategic sourcing events.

    Keep abreast of leading sourcing practices and tools within the broader field of Supply Chain Management and apply as part of the client's sourcing events.

    In consultation with Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Leads, and key Stakeholders, identify sources of supply market intelligence and advocate for on-going access to market reports.

    Manage the competitive bidding process as part of strategic sourcing events, including supplier communications.

    Oversee and construct comprehensive bid evaluation models incorporating pre-determined criteria and weightings, discounted cash flow analysis and input from Key Stakeholders.

    Develop negotiation strategies by identifying and quantifying gives, takes and best alternatives.
    Interacts with client business units to ensure understanding and ownership is achieved on all commercial and project-based sourcing initiatives.

    Coordinate the preparation and execution of commercial agreements in a manner that ensures proper definition of the business relationship allocating / mitigating risk between the client and the supplier.

    Ensure compliance with related client policies and procedures.
    Interact with business units to ensure understanding and ownership is achieved on all initiatives. Maintain valuable internal and external stakeholder relationships.

    Qualifications


    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant Business / Technical discipline.

    EXPERIENCE:

    • 3-6 years of strategic sourcing or general Supply Chain experience.
    • Working knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and tools.
    • Working knowledge evaluation modeling experience including cost/benefit and present value analysis.
    • In-depth Excel knowledge and experience.
    • Upstream Oil & Gas experience with specific planning and supply chain activities related to drilling, completion or production is preferred.
    • Experience with SAP Ariba related to sourcing and contracts is recommended

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE & LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES:

    • A self-starter; able to excel with limited supervision
    • Results oriented
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Effective interpersonal communication skills
    • Ability to handle multiple activities and changing priorities
    • Ability to understand technical & operational requirements
    • Proven track record applying complex strategic sourcing techniques, including bid analysis and negotiation strategy development
    • Travel Required - up to 25%
    About Us


    Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

    We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

    Diversity Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

    All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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