One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Commercial Strategy Specialist II to work on a 12-month assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX.

Summary:
Seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Commercial Strategy Specialist II within our Supply Chain Staffing and Corporate Services team based in Houston, TX. This role specifically supports the contract categories of: health, safety, environmental, lab, and security services within the Corporate Services portfolio. The ideal candidate should be customer service-oriented, comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment, keen on building relationships, and eager to achieve impactful results.

Responsibilities: Manage categories for health, safety, environmental, lab, and security services contracts within our Corporate Services portfolio, primarily for domestic oil and gas onshore and offshore assets. Manage the full life cycle for Corporate Services contracts by advising a proponent on the best-fit vendor, executing the necessary contract documents, and evaluating vendor performance. Contract management responsibilities include executing new contracts, term extensions, commercial amendments, and conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs) as needed. Acting as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders, including Risk and Legal. Driving the collaboration efforts with business and functional leadership in establishing and executing sourcing & value creation strategies for the business. Acting as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders, including Risk and Legal. Preparing, submitting, and negotiating with Legal’s support the contract terms and conditions (master service agreements, commercial terms, and purchase orders, etc.) Pre-qualifying new and re-qualifying existing suppliers, while assuring full compliance with the HES Contractor Safety Program. Communicating with internal stakeholders on strategy, policies/procedures, guidelines, and processes as they relate to the portfolio. Maintaining lines of regular communication with vendors to determine availability, competencies, and cost competitiveness. Managing key vendors by evaluating performance, which includes quarterly business reviews and supplier KPI tracking. Working in multiple SAP and Ariba ERP Systems and modules (Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Registration, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Development and implementation, Supplier Performance and Contract Close out) Other duties as assigned.
  Requirements:
  Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management 7 years of experience related to category management and strategic sourcing Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay process, contract management best practices, supplier vetting, sourcing strategy implementation, commercial analysis, and negotiations Strong contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation skills Strong communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, and coherent manner Excellent proficiency in time management skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong cross-functional communication skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work independently, decisiveness, and sound judgment Must be comfortable with change in all its facets and be able to assist others through change Knowledge of supply chain principles, theories, and processes (preferred) Systems – SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, Power BI Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel Strong experience managing relationships with highly technical key stakeholders Comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders #LI-AG3