The Supply Chain Specialist, Contract & Sourcing (CS) is an integral role elevating our requirement for commercial expertise with external suppliers and contractors and developing and maintaining support with internal Business partners. The CS manages, assists, and facilitates pre/post contracting and sourcing activities relating to ConocoPhillips Canada.  The scope covers contract formation through to administration.  This role will support the Production Operations teams at our Surmont and Montney regions with category management for Labour & Turnarounds.    

This role is on a Monday – Friday schedule, based out of the Calgary office. 

Responsibilities:  

• Commercial and contracting expertise for Operations and Maintenance–focused on Labour and Turnarounds.  

• Ensure that Supply Chain is represented during the formation of commercial relationships in efforts to achieve optimal value  

• Support the development and on-going post-award contract management activities including dispute resolution, claims support, scope of work and compensation agreement amendments 

• Provide contracting expertise and guidance to both strategic and routine requirements for various service and material agreements 

• Support tactical and technical material & equipment sourcing and procurement 

• Participate and influence key stakeholder and supplier negotiations 

• Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand their SCM requirements and build fit for purpose strategies that reduce risk, add value, and meet execution requirements 

• Provide enhanced metrics and reporting capabilities for ensuring contracting and support implementations are tracked and measured for success and continuous improvement with suppliers 

• Ensure initiatives comply with ConocoPhillips Policies and Procedures.   

• Adherence to Supply Chain Policies, standard and the Code of Business Ethics & Conduct 

Specific Contract Formation Responsibilities (pre- award)  

• Execute vendor pre-qualification process 

• Prepare Tender Evaluation Plans 

• Prepare commercial contract exhibits  

• Prepare and issue RFP documents (i.e., contract exhibits and RFP proposal forms); this includes interfacing with all contract exhibit/proposal form Owners’) 

• Lead and single point of contact throughout the Tender process 

• Lead and facilitate commercial meetings (i.e., RFP kick-off, clarification meetings etc.) 

• Lead Terms & Conditions negotiations  

• Prepare Recommendation for Award 

• Execute Contract Documents 

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Specific Contract Administration Responsibilities (post award)  

• Change Management – review, validate contract change requests, amendments, and claims 

• Coordinate with site owners and support functions   

• Coordinate proper closeout of assigned contracts per the closeout procedure  

• SCM point of contact for internal audits to ensure that all documentation pertaining to the contracts is current and accurate 

Required Qualifications:  

•  Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or relevant disciplines  

• 10+ years of Supply Chain/Contracting experience preferably oil and gas Labour & Turnaround focused 

• Enhanced software application skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, GEP, and SAP) 

• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting terms and conditions, clauses, scope of work and compensation schedule development 

• Commercial experience / expertise, and strong negotiation planning skills 

• Effective time management & strong organizational skills 

• Keen attention to detail & adherence to quality work 

• Effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build & maintain effective, trusting relationships with internal stakeholders.  Strong influence, facilitation & networking ability. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Participation in IACCM (International Association Contract and Commercial Management) and/or SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association of Alberta) is an asset.  

• Significant experience in Contract formation management with demonstrated ability to effectively use procurement and contracting knowledge to add value 

• Knowledge of Upstream Canadian exploration and Production operations 

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.  
  
Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.  

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ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.