Category Management Specialist, Senior – Supply Chain

Contango Resources, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Crescent Energy Company 

Possible Locations – Fort Worth, Houston, Midland, Oklahoma City, Tulsa

Who is Crescent Energy (NYSE: CRGY)? 

• Crescent is a well-capitalized, U.S. independent energy company with a portfolio of low-decline assets in proven regions across the lower 48 states that generate substantial cash flow supported by a predictable base of production.
• Strong Cash Flow, Production, Return of Capital, and Balance Sheet. 
• Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Teamwork.

Who is Contango Resources? 

• An operating subsidiary of Crescent Energy with ~500 employees and ~40k boe/d with a production mix of ~40% oil, ~40% natural gas, and ~20% NGL’s.
• Our operating footprint consists of assets in the Gulf Coast, Permian, Rockies, and Oklahoma, including three gas plants in Wyoming.
• In addition to maximizing production and cash flow through existing stable (low decline) assets, Contango is also focused on a consolidation strategy to pursue PDP-heavy opportunities that offer attractive valuations from stressed or distressed situations.

Why Work for us? It’s an EXCITING time to join our team!

• Opportunity to create value. As someone developing and advancing our supply chain strategy and initiatives, YOU will be immersed in the business, exploring the art of the possible to help create the future.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth. We are building out a department/function, so this is a ground floor opportunity. Also, while this is an individual contributor role for now, the hope is that the candidate will move into a supervisor role leading 1-2 analysts as we grow.
• Opportunity to generate wealth through our competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Opportunity to be part of a safety-focused, collaborative, energized, solution-oriented TEAM. We ALL work together to create a responsible energy future.

What is the Specific Role Where You Can Make a Difference?

We are seeking a self-motivated candidate to fill the role of Production Category Management Supervisor in Supply Chain, embracing a philosophy of field/asset led sourcing activity with centralized guidance and oversight. This role will be immersed in the business, working with engineering, operations, accounting/finance, IT, and other functional groups to help optimize the strategic sourcing of goods and services within our assets.

Some specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Collecting, manipulating, and analyzing data from internal and external sources to identify benchmarks, patterns/trends, efficiencies/deficiencies, help create and sustain value.
• Identifying and implementing supply chain policies, processes, and technologies to support the business needs in an ever-changing market, obtaining buy-in across all levels of the organization.
• Evaluating overall supply chain performance in relation to established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), proactively adjusting tactics as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Coaching multi-discipline teams to develop and adhere to key elements of category strategies for E&P and some midstream operations, including sourcing events, bid processes, contract negotiations and execution.
• Working with key stakeholders and suppliers to accurately forecast material demands and supply needs, placing orders to ensure adequate inventory levels and to avoid operational down time.
• Developing and maintaining valuable local and regional supply relationships and ensuring supplier performance management through measurement of KPI’s.

What Skills, Qualifications, and Experience are Expected for this Role?

• Several years of strategic sourcing, category management and/or general supply chain experience is required. Specific experience on the production side within oil & gas is strongly preferred. 
• Success building production category management processes
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management, or a relevant field – finance, data science, or similar is preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• An ideal candidate would:
• Have experience with projects, operations, engineering, and logistics within E&P and/or midstream operations. 
• Be proficient in negotiating and executing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), contracts and other commercial agreements such as Call Off Orders (COOs), Scopes of Works (SOWs), etc.
• Be proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint, data analysis and visualization tools and techniques.
• Have prior supervisory experience. While this is an individual contributor role for now, the hope is that the candidate will move into a supervisor role leading 1-2 analysts as we grow.

Some Character Attributes / Leadership Behaviors Valued for this Role Include

• High level of integrity coupled with a devoted drive towards excellence, stewardship, and teamwork.
• Thinking like an owner; demonstrating sound judgment and critical thinking to get to the best solutions.
• Taking responsibility for doing things right and doing the right things; exercising integrity and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Immersing oneself in pertinent details; allowing data and metrics to guide ideas and decisions.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Persuasively express ideas and knowledge; explain the “why;” lead change effectively; inspire and encourage others toward excellence.

EEO Statement

Contango Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with state, ability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Contango's online application as a result of your disability. Please contact HR@contango.com to request reasonable accommodation(s).

Please upload your resume to the Careers page of our website at www.contango.com.

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