Apex Systems

Job#: 2077796

Job Description:

Contract

Tuesdays-Thursdays in the office; Mondays and Fridays work from home

Description:

This role specifically supports the contract categories of: health, safety, environmental, lab, and security services within the Corporate Services portfolio. The ideal candidate should be customer service oriented, comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment, keen on building relationships, and eager to achieve impactful results.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage categories for health, safety, environmental, lab, and security services contracts within our Corporate Services portfolio primarily for domestic oil and gas onshore and offshore assets.
• Manage the full life cycle for Corporate 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)

Required Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.