Sourcing and Contract Specialist

Job Summary

The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. The Sourcing and Contract Specialist will have direct responsibility for a variety of assigned contracts, from strategy development through contract execution, contract administration, and contract closeout.

Position Overview

• Lead project specific sourcing and contracting efforts to develop contracting strategies for execution.
• Perform contracting activities - reviewing, proposing revisions and implementing agreements using standard documents/forms and contracting procedures.
• Effectively work with BU Partners and Stakeholders, Supply Chain Staff, Quality, HSE, Legal, and other relevant internal resources.
• Contract authoring utilizing Company contract tools—managing language changes through functional review and required approval processes.
• Analyze suitability of potential Contractors in accordance with Company and Project Specific Contractor qualification criterion.
• Gather market and Contractor information through market intelligence and RFIs.
• Implement contract services in a timely and cost-efficient manner within established company policies, procedures and standards, including CPMS.
• Build and execute negotiation strategies that are win – win to ensure all project objectives are accomplished.
• Carefully coordinate formal RFX for project contract requirements.
• Perform pre-bid and pre-award meetings.
• Analyze suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost and quality assurance.
• Prepare bid evaluations and seek appropriate approvals of awards.
• Support ongoing supplier performance management—supporting the Contract Management Plans and KPI's.
• Handle change management and resolution of any claims or any issues.

Success Profile

• Demonstrates leadership competencies: Communicates Effectively, Partners Collaboratively, Drives Performance.

Basic/Required

• Likely authorized to work in the United States.
• 3 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business or related field or foreign equivalent.
• 5 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience.
• 1 or more years of projects experience.
• Advanced level functional background, or working knowledge of COP procurement systems (SAP and SMART by GEP).
• Intermediate level knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Intermediate level proficiency with contract drafting.
• Intermediate level negotiation skills & ability to effectively apply analytical tools, concepts and methods.

Why ConocoPhillips

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Sustaining and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.