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Opportunity Snapshot

• Compensation: $74/hour
• Locations: Houston, TX
  
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: 9/80 in office, hybrid
  
• Comprehensive benefits with 401(k), Holidays and PTO
• Must have SAP & Ariba experience!

• Category manager for consulting and engineering, office facilities maintenance and construction, and aviation services contracts primarily for domestic oil and gas onshore and offshore assets
• Manage the full life cycle for staffing services contracts by advising a proponent on the best fit vendor, executing the necessary contract documents, and evaluating vendor performance
• Contract management responsibilities include executing new contracts, term extensions, commercial amendments, and conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs) as needed
• Acting as central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders including Risk and Legal
• Driving the collaboration efforts with business and functional leadership in establishing and executing sourcing & value creation strategies for the business
• Acting as central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendor representatives, and other key stakeholders including Risk and Legal
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating with Legal’s support the contract terms and conditions (master service agreements, commercial terms, and purchase orders, etc.)
• Pre-qualifying new and re-qualify existing suppliers, while assuring full compliance with the HES Contractor Safety Program
• Communicating with internal stakeholders on strategy, policies/procedures, guidelines, and processes as it relates to the portfolio
• Maintaining lines of regular communications with vendors to determine availability, competencies, and cost competitiveness
• Managing key vendors by evaluating performance which includes quarterly business reviews and supplier KPI tracking
• Working in multiple SAP and Ariba ERP Systems and modules (Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Registration, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Development and implementation, Supplier Performance and Contract Close out)

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
• 7+ Years of Experience related to category management and strategic sourcing
• Strong knowledge of procure to pay process, contract management best practices, supplier vetting, sourcing strategy implementation, commercial analysis, and negotiations
• Strong contract analysis, drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, and coherent manner
• Excellent proficiency in time management skills, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Strong cross-functional communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, decisiveness, and sound judgment
• Must be comfortable with change in all its facets and be to help assist others through change
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, theories and processes (preferred)
• Systems – SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel
• Strong experience managing relationships with highly technical key stakeholders
• Comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of seismic acquisition and monitoring technology, processes, and practices

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States.  Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success.  While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.