Commercial Strategist

1 month ago

Houston, United States Brunel Full time

Brunel is looking to hire a Commercial Strategist to work with a major Oil and Gas company in Houston, TX on a long term contract.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the category manager for contracts related to consulting and engineering, office facilities maintenance and construction, and aviation services, primarily supporting domestic onshore and offshore oil and gas assets.
  • Manage the full contract life cycle for staffing services, including advising proponents on vendor selection, executing contract documents, and evaluating vendor performance.
  • Oversee contract management duties, including executing new contracts, managing term extensions, processing commercial amendments, and conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs) as needed.
  • Serve as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, vendors, and other key stakeholders, including Legal and Risk departments.
  • Collaborate with business and functional leaders to develop and execute sourcing and value creation strategies.
  • Prepare, submit, and negotiate contract terms and conditions, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), commercial terms, and purchase orders, with support from the Legal team.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with the HES Contractor Safety Program by pre-qualifying new vendors and re-qualifying existing suppliers.
  • Maintain open communication with internal stakeholders regarding strategy, policies, and procedures related to the portfolio.
  • Regularly communicate with vendors to assess availability, competencies, and cost competitiveness.
  • Conduct vendor performance evaluations, including quarterly business reviews and tracking supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Utilize SAP and Ariba ERP systems for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier registration, sourcing strategy, contract development, and supplier performance management.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
  • 7+ years of experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
  • Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, contract management best practices, supplier vetting, sourcing strategies, and commercial analysis.
  • In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles, theories, and processes.
  • Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, and Power BI.
  • Exceptional knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or similar).
  • Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
  • Experience developing critical maintenance procedures.
  • Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
  • Experience developing and reviewing maintenance Opex budgets.
  • Frontline leadership experience during turnarounds.
  • Extensive mechanical experience in LNG, including turbo machinery, compressors, pumps, motors, and other related equipment.
  • Adaptability to manage changes in the work environment, including adjusting to deadlines and delays.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.

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