Specific Responsibilities
Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Sr. Advisor : Decommissioning for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache's asset decomissioning team at the company's Aberdeen office reporting to the Supply Chain Sr. Manager : NS.
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Develop and assist others in the development and implementation of category strategies for the North Sea Decommissioning Program.
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Perform assessments for the goods and services being evaluated, develop detailed supply market analysis, and construct cost models to facilitate long:term management of Apache spend.
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Evaluate and test category levers, including pooled demand, standard designs/requirements, and supplier performance incentives to drive continuous improvement.
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Manage the competitive bidding process for multiple lines of services both locally and globally as part of strategic sourcing events.
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Optimise the total cost of the product or service by leveraging across markets, forming key supplier alliances, consolidating the supplier base, and exploring efficiencies involved in the supply chain.
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Construct comprehensive complex bid evaluation models.
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Develop complex negotiation strategies by identifying and quantifying gives, takes and best alternatives.
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Prepare and execute commercial agreements.
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Identify and monitor leading supply market indicators to proactively adjust category strategies.
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Work with key Stakeholders, including Senior leadership, and suppliers to create accurate material forecasts, placing orders to ensure adequate inventory and safety stock levels.
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Drive Supplier performance management through measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), communication of operational performance and identification of areas for improvement.
:Work with Decommissioning Team to develop and establish commercial models that drive successful contract performance outcomes through incentivisation.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
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Upstream Oil and Gas experience, Decommissioning experience preferred
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
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Knowledge of ERP system such as SAP
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Skilled commercial and contractual negotiator with experience in conducting high value complex negotiations.
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Knowledge of Supply Chain systems, processes, business procedures and practices (desirable)
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Source to Pay process knowledge (desirable)
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Strong critical thinking skills
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Ability to establish priorities and manage to planned outcomes
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Effective communicator with presentation and interpersonal skills
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Ability to coordinate multiple activities, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to stakeholders
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Effective teamwork and collaboration
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Able to positively influence stakeholders
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:
:Core Competencies:
:Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
:Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
:Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
:Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
:Leadership Competencies:
:Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
:Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
:Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes; and
:Leading Effective Teams: Enable