Materials Sourcing - Juneau, United States - ConocoPhillips
Description
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do – it's how we do it – that sets us apart.
We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.
Job Summary Alaska Overview
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do – it's how we do it – that sets us apart.
We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.
Job Summary Alaska Overview
ConocoPhillips is Alaska's largest crude oil producer and largest owner of exploration leases, with approximately 1.6 million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2021.
The company produced an average of 197 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021.ConocoPhillips has major ownership interests in two of North America's largest oil fields, both located on Alaska's North Slope—Kuparuk, which the company operates, and Prudhoe Bay.
Additionally, ConocoPhillips operates the Alpine Field located on the Western North Slope. The company has an ownership interest in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and owns/operates the Polar Tankers fleet.Description
The Materials Sourcing & Contracting Specialist position is responsible for the successful implementation and execution of procurement strategies associated with Alaska Wells & Exploration materials.
This includes developing sourcing strategies, negotiating and executing contracts, post award contract management, and procuring materials from SAP/GEP. This position will report to the Director of Wells & Exploration Supply Chain in the Alaska Business Unit.
In addition, the role is accountable for managing supply chain interfaces related to contracts, expediting, QA/QC, logistics, and materials management.
The position is also responsible for ensuring compliance of all procurement-related matters with applicable corporate, supply chain standards, legal, ethics, regulatory, insurance, finance, tax, and HSE requirements.
Job DescriptionYour responsibilities may include:
Materials Sourcing & Contracts
Understand and implement the cradle-to-grave process of purchasing materials & related services
Perform contracting and purchasing activities - reviewing, proposing revisions and implementing agreements using standard documents/forms and following contracting policies and procedures
Effectively work with BU business partners and stakeholders, fellow Supply Chain staff, legal and Quality, HSE, and other relevant internal resources
Author contracts in Company contract systems—review requested changes to language and facilitate functional review and any required approval processes
Analyze suitability of potential suppliers in accordance with Company vendor qualification criteria
Gather market and Contractor information through market intelligence and RFIs
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, in accordance with Company process and policy, to achieve the best value opportunities
Coordinate formal RFx for long term commitments, sizable purchases, and when appropriate
Facilitate evaluation of technical bids and lead commercial evaluations while considering schedule, cost, HSE, and quality assurance
Prepare Recommendation for Approval documents and be prepared to brief all levels of leadership to obtain required approvals
Develop, implement, and manage contracts in accordance with Contract Management Plans and KPI's. Handling change management and resolution of any claims
Support Wells initiatives and projects by communicating with key stakeholders, planning and coordinating contract needs, and recommended strategies to support Alaska Wells & Exploration.
Able to balance large number of contracts in various stages of development in both larger and smaller/local tierPurchase of material process from cradle-to-grave & related services
Liaise with operations teams to coordinate the purchase of materials
Issuance of Purchase Orders. PO and related invoice error resolution
Procurement Support
Ensure stakeholder needs are met by proactively addressing any issues within the R2P process
Timely ordering of materials & services
Coordinate and document technical clarifications
Efficient communication of order statuses
Coordinate and document changes to Orders
Invoice error resolution
Create and manage material RFQ's, which may include complex specifications, drawings, etc. Be able to create and document Change Orders as applicable
Create Purchase Orders. Understand the data included, and the differences in these documents, and correctly employ them. Understand all nuances of the transactional process and be able to tailor purchasing documents to effectively address risks & concerns
Complete the following auxiliary transactions in SAP:
View / report on purchasing history, based on a variety of criteria
View invoicing history, based on a variety of criteria. Understand key variables
View supplier and material data, based on a variety of criteria. Understand key variables
Additional transactions as required to address concerns and issues
General
Complete the following using Outlook, Teams, and other tools:
Daily interaction with Suppliers
Daily interaction with various stakeholders – end users, Technical Authority's, Accounts Payable, etc.
Use available technology to manage work list / updates
Manipulate Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, including the use of formulas
Create & edit Microsoft Word documents
Create & edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
Basic/Required:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Basic understanding of financial acumen, business operations and contract terms and conditions
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on an annual basis
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field or foreign equivalent
3+ years contracts and procurement related experience
3+ years oilfield related experience
Advanced leadership skills as a self-starter, able to readily assume responsibility for all procurement and contracting activities on the project.
Intermediate skill in the formulation, negotiation, establishment, and management of contractual arrangementsIntermediate knowledge of cost and pricing methodologies
Intermediate skill in SAP creation and maintenance of outline agreements, service and/or purchase orders and reporting activities.
Effective communication and social skills required to work in a dynamic project team environment and be influential
Understanding of the Alaska market and sourcing impacts/influences
Listens actively and invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve business results
Initiative to work without constant supervision
Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
Apply Before:
April 23, 2024
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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