Our client, a major refinery, is looking for a Supply Chain Operations Specialist/Contracts Administrator to work on a 12-months contract in Deer Park, Texas.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work with stakeholders at site to execute commercial work plans and deliver substantial value by:
- Implement and manage operational agreements aligned with Contract Management and Contracting Process (CMCP) requirements
- Drive total cost reductions and value beyond ‘the usual’ (cash preservation/cost savings/process efficiency). Identify opportunities in the contract portfolio to create more value and/or to eliminate waste
- Deliver Operational Excellence in the development of contracting strategy to post award contract management
- Assuring supply of contracts at market competitive terms and conditions
- Manage one-off Purchase Orders
- Reduce/rationalize number of Contracts/Supplier
- Deliver end-to-end cost savings impacting bottom line
- Manage Operational Contracts in line with contract segmentation guidelines and principle
- Sourcing goods and services for every business line across the site
- Collaboration with site Commercial Specialist and site support on new business needs
Main requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Experience in Contract & Procurement Sourcing & Negotiating contracts
- Some awareness of SAP and End-to-End (E2E/RtP) process is beneficial
- Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholder
- High driven Team player with ability to build long-term relationships
- Well organized and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently
- Good communications and inter-personal skill
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Fluent English (written & oral)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer service mindset
- Adapt rapidly to changing circumstances/priorities
- Potential to work across multiple categories and manage multiple commercial project items simultaneously
- Ability to work as part of a virtual team
- Energetic, enthusiastic Team player