Sr Supply Chain Representative

Job Summary: 

This position is located in The Woodlands, TX as a member of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) group supporting Western Midstream’s Operations and Inventory Management teams.

 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management in Oil/Gas industry with Operator, Service or Engineering Company
• Knowledge of Midstream Operations, Pipelines, Facilities and equipment is highly preferred
• Proven track record of delivering advantageous commercial results across a variety of capital and operating spend categories
• Strong understanding of Oilfield Materials and Equipment (Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Compressors, Separators, Launchers and Receivers, etc.)
• Strong analytical, strategic, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence change and return additional value
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal Stakeholders as well as with external suppliers
• Proven ability to assess, prioritize and respond to urgent situations on a timely basis
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Working experience with SAP S4HANA highly preferred
• Strong data analysis skills
• Market analysis/research skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead in cross-functional team settings
• Ability to multitask/prioritize based on project needs
• Ability to communicate and influence total cost decision making to key stakeholders
• Must be adaptable and focused in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong understanding of Oilfield Service Contracts (Construction, Fabrication, Pipeline Installation etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Master Agreements and Contract Administration with ability to negotiate terms and conditions on behalf of the company
• Strong understanding of the RFx Process
• Ability to create and or establish KPI’s for specific types of contracts, commodities, or contractors

 

Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for supporting Operations and Inventory Management teams in West Texas (Delaware Basin), as well as other stakeholders as assigned.
• Recognize that all efforts must be aligned in support of Project/Operation’s needs as well as company policies and procedures.
• Create and or contribute to initiatives that result in on-time delivery of goods/services and process efficiencies.
• Present concise solutions to project team leaders on procurement resolutions
• Exhibit combination of tactical, sourcing, and inventory management skillsets.
• Drive for continuous improvements and innovation internally through asset / project teams and externally with suppliers
• Develop excellent supplier relationship management skillset with contractors and distributors.
• Develop full understanding of market forces and dynamics of onshore equipment and services
• Manage the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process for all transactions within assigned stakeholder group. This may include, among other things, Sourcing/Bid Events, Purchase Order creation/maintenance, Expediating, and follow up on account statuses.
• Analyze key cost drivers in contracts/purchase orders and monitor
• Create and document contract pricing in SAP and related systems.

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economic