LHH is partnering with an Oil & Gas company located in Houston that is looking to hire an IT Commercial Strategy Specialist to join their staff for a 1 year+ project. The role will be hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday onsite).

Candidates MUST be willing to work as a W2 employee of LHH to be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Data Analytics, Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Distribution, or Supply Chain Management

• Strong contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, coherent manner

• Strong time management skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong cross-functional communication skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

• Strong knowledge of basic analytical and Microsoft Office software programs

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, decisiveness, and sound judgment

• Must be comfortable with change in all its facets and be able to help assist others through change

• Oil and gas industry experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Systems: Power BI, SQL, SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Spotfire (preferred)

• Knowledge of procurement principles, theories, and processes

Responsibilities:

• In this role, interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, innovation, and integrity will be key as the position would act as a central point of contact between corporate function stakeholders, vendor representatives, and other various key functional stakeholders including Legal, Audit, HES, and AP

• Maintaining lines of regular communications with vendors in the assigned categories, to determine capacity, competencies, and cost competitiveness will be part of the day-to-day activities

• Continuously seek ways to identify and execute improvement opportunities to reduce overall cost related to assigned categories’ services & equipment sourcing

• Vendor selection and prequalification:

  • Contact existing and potential new vendors

  • Prepare pre-qualification questionnaires and issue to potential vendors

  • Develop evaluation matrix and lead evaluation and selection of best vendor option

  • Complete bidding cycle for small/medium/large projects

  • Preparation and follow-up of NDAs

  • Preparation of Request for Proposal package including technical, legal, and commercial documentation and requirements

  • Develop evaluation matrix and lead evaluation and selection of best proposal

  • Assist and potentially lead RFP processes (invite, evaluate including total life cycle cost, negotiate)

  • Negotiate applicable Master/Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

  • Contract award

  • Assisting and following up with vendor registration matters

  • Preparing, submitting, and negotiating contract terms and conditions with Legal support (master service agreements, commercial terms, and purchase orders, etc.)

  • Contract management using our client’s ERP Ariba/SAP system

  • Actively manage contracts regarding proposed change orders and schedule issues

  • File all the related sourcing and contractual documentation in Ariba

  • Use the Ariba/SAP system to manage the contract life

  • Issue POs in alignment with Outline Agreements and approved funds

  • Issue standalone POs as required

  • Acting as central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders including HR and Legal

  • Invoicing support and troubleshooting on assigned contracts/POs

  • In coordination with AP and Proponent, make sure invoicing and payment activities are completed as per the agreements

  • Monitor assigned contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions

  • Participate in Supplier Performance Meetings

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance