Manager, Supply Chain Management - Technology

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence drive our success, enabling us to generate energy that powers homes, transportation, and wellbeing. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes, and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. Our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex includes North America's largest refinery (720,000 barrels per day), the world's second-largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva supplies over 12 billion gallons of fuel annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, a global leader in integrated energy and chemicals.

About the Role

The Manager, Supply Chain Management - Technology will lead a team of Supply Chain professionals supporting Motiva's Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure, Software, and Enterprise Application portfolios. This role covers strategic initiatives such as infrastructure modernization, cloud solutions, cybersecurity programs, business applications, digital capabilities, refinery operational technologies, and enterprise business process improvements. The Supply Chain Manager will provide expertise in third-party contract strategy, market intelligence, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, software licensing, and commercial support across the portfolio. This is an in-office position based in downtown Houston, TX, at our corporate headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide Supply Chain subject matter expertise for IT, OT, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Technology initiatives.
• Demonstrate technology market expertise in:
  • Enterprise software and SaaS solutions
  • Cloud and hosting services
  • Cybersecurity technologies and managed security services
  • Network, infrastructure, and data center solutions
  • Operational technology (OT) systems and industrial software
  • Telecommunications and connectivity services
  • Application development, systems integration, and consulting services
• Establish Supply Chain procedures for technology project execution and lifecycle management.
• Negotiate technology contract models, software licensing agreements, cloud consumption agreements, professional services contracts, legal terms, and commercial frameworks.
• Lead sourcing activities, including:
  • Understanding business requirements and technical specifications
  • Developing approach-to-market strategies
  • RFx development, evaluation, and award
  • Contract authoring and negotiation
  • Purchase execution, supplier management, and invoice/payment support
• Optimize procurement systems and digital tools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and the broader Supply Chain organization to improve value delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Technology, Cybersecurity, OT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership on sourcing strategies, market intelligence, supplier performance, and commercial opportunities.
• Position the Supply Chain team as a trusted business partner by proactively engaging stakeholders and delivering innovative commercial solutions.
• Manage supplier performance, KPI development, and service level monitoring.
• Resolve supplier performance issues, licensing disputes, service delivery concerns, and contract compliance matters.
• Lead change management and technology governance processes.
• Manage contract amendments, renewals, software true-ups, and commercial change requests.
• Ensure proper management of software licensing, cybersecurity requirements, data privacy, intellectual property protections, and service-level commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in technical, commercial, supply chain, procurement, or related disciplines, including at least 5 years supporting technology initiatives, IT/OT procurement, cybersecurity, or digital transformation.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated responsibility for coaching, mentoring, and prioritizing workloads.
• In-depth knowledge of technology procurement and contracting best practices, including software, SaaS, cloud services, professional services, managed services, infrastructure, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating software licensing agreements, cloud contracts, technology services agreements, and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels and diverse cultures.
• Proven ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong financial analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and commercial evaluation skills.
• Expertise in stakeholder and supplier management.
• Experience in downstream Oil & Gas (manufacturing, refining, distribution).
• Familiarity with IT, OT, Cybersecurity, and Digital Technology environments.
• Understanding of technology sourcing and supplier ecosystems.
• Knowledge of software licensing models, cloud commercial structures, and managed service agreements.
• Experience with digital transformation programs and enterprise application landscapes.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and operational technology environments supporting refinery operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting IT/OT procurement, digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity programs, or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing teams.
• Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), refinery technologies, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of software licensing models (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Experience negotiating cloud agreements (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy requirements, and third-party risk management.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems such as SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.