Contract Lead

Assignment Description

• Lead contract establishment and supplier portfolio management activities for Equinor’s US Appalachia Basin Operations 
• Engage and collaborate with technical team to identify business needs and execute strategies in an efficient manner to secure goods and services. 
• Support and/or deliver strategic procurement tasks not limited to: 
  • Strategy development
  • Tenders, bid evaluation, RFI/P/Q, e-auctions
  • Contract establishment and negotiations
  • Contract management and supplier performance reviews
• Optimize supplier base for business activity levels Support and/or deliver operational procurement tasks not limited to: 
  • Purchasing and expediting of time and cost critical material/services        
  • Ensure timely and safe delivery of materials and services to D&W operations
• Actively collaborate and prioritize procurement activities together with the business and suppliers according to Equinor Management system
• Ensure proactive follow-up of key internal stakeholders and establish/maintain professional relationship with suppliers
• Monitor and push for improvements in performance of SCM tasks executed within area of responsibility towards the business line 

Qualifications Required

• Ideally 5+ years’ preferred supply chain contract lead experience in Energy Industry 
  • Previous experience working for an operator, focus on shale or unconventional 
• Relevant Bachelor or master’s degree or equivalent 
• Proficient oral and written communication skills 
• Experienced and solution-oriented negotiator - Solid understanding of project management - Proven stakeholder management skills - Strategic and commercial mindset - Can demonstrate business and value chain understanding
• Ability to role model Equinor Safety and Values (Open, Caring, Courageous and Collaboration) expectations

Duration

Long-term

Location

Houston