Supply Chain Analyst

Detailed Description:

• Accountable for key deliverables associated with category planning, strategic sourcing and performance management of high spend, strategic impact goods and services within the directional drilling spend portfolio.
• Analyze internal and external data and trends to act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned categories in executing strategic sourcing initiatives and other cost reduction/value creation studies
• Responsible for stakeholder management during all phases of the category management process
• Manage commercial negotiations and contracts to support the organization
• Understand supply and demand market players and dynamics to manage initiative planning and execution
• Provide guidance and leadership for RFP development and evaluation, negotiations, supplier selection, and award recommendation
• Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations and execute contracts utilizing approved terms and conditions
• Work with stakeholders in implementing category strategies including: contract awards, supplier performance metrics (where applicable) and ongoing process and performance improvement initiatives
• Design data modeling/analysis services that are used to mine Company systems and applications for knowledge and information that enhances and improves business processes
• Contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included and their contributions are valued
• Support Finance team with period closing activities - prepare, analyze and summarize periodic activities and provide support for cost accrual entries
Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Self-Starter with a track record of strategic initiative management for complex, high value, strategic goods and/or services
• Excellent networking and communication skills complemented by the ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical abilities including the capability to perform detailed market and supply chain analysis as required
• Extremely organized and able to work on multiple priorities with a diverse stakeholder group
• Experience implementing and managing change within a diverse organization
• Expedient problem solver who excels in solution delivery
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge in Excel charts and graphs (such as: VLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, SUM (IF), COUNT (IF, A, BLANK, …), ABS, IF, LEFT, RIGHT, ROUND, text to columns, pivot tables, advanced filters)
• Experience using designer tools to create or modify reports with the understanding of queries, filters and data views
• Create and manage status of purchase orders related to 3rd Party Downhole Tools and Rotary Steerable Systems
• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability and willingness to work extended schedules that will include working days; and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays as required
Ability to travel as needed to visit locations such as shops, suppliers, work sites, drilling rigs, or other office locations to provide support to business units; occasionally requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
• Develops Self and Others
• Builds Effective Teams
• Courageous Leadership
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer focus
Decision Quality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with 3 rd party goods & services
3 years of supply chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Experience in the oil & gas industry
• Experience developing and implementing end-to-end supply chain processes
• Working knowledge of Oracle or other advanced ERP systems like SAP
Experience using Tableau, OBI and/or other advanced reporting tools.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.