Contracts Analyst

Murphy Oil•Houston, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Analyst serves as an internal resource and external contact for management and administration of contracts. This position reports to the Global Contracts team in the Supply Chain department and is crucial for providing comprehensive support in contract review, drafting, and negotiations. Expectations of this role include making key contributions to maintaining the health of the SCM discipline via peer reviews, training and coaching as well as being directly involved in significant projects impacting the business unit’s performance objectives. The position will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 6 years’ experience overseeing contract preparation and review, contract negotiations, contract compliance and vendor performance management, preferably in a supply chain organization
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Strong Microsoft Suite skills
Competency level of Mastery of Contract and skillful in negotiation and risk management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field
Background in Law, whether as a lawyer or certified paralegal
Strong SAP experience
Icertis experience preferred, but not necessarily required
Knowledge of French, Portuguese and/or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

Work closely with other service groups (e.g. SCM, Legal, IT, HSE, Finance, Insurance & Operations) to ensure their requirements are effectively addressed in contracting documents and procedures.
Develop, implement, and maintain an appropriate suite of contract documents to ensure operational consistency across Murphy
Develop, implement, and maintain detailed contracts management work processes reflecting best ethical and business practices, and ensure operational consistency across Murphy
Monitor new and innovative practices within the industry and continuously improve contracting procedures and documents based on these learnings
Monitor compliance with approved documents and Contract Management procedures and recommending corrective actions as required
Identify and leverage synergies across Murphy’s operational divisions, including through the implementation of key contractor agreements and master service agreements
Ensure comprehensive contracting strategies and plans are prepared that reflect the project's execution plan and result in best value for the project
Monitor internal client satisfaction with contracts and recommend corrective actions as required
Manage contracts with suppliers to ensure supplier compliance; evaluate supplier performance through review of reports and client feedback; resolve issues and implement solutions to address negative supplier performance
Together with SCM colleagues, develop new country entry contracting strategies that comply with all local laws, customs and with Productions Sharing Agreements or Joint Operating Agreements terms
Participate in SCM sourcing teams for the research, bid and contract management of supplies and services
Participate in strategic planning to target future cost savings
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Assist in the development of annual business objectives for the Global Contracts team.
Forecasts market category developments and Murphy demand
Works with and leads senior multi-disciplinary and cross business teams
Acts as an expert and is regarded as a leading authority within Murphy
Leads multi-discipline negotiating teams in complex negotiations
Demonstrates full understanding of negotiation dynamics and consistently utilizes successful negotiating and influencing behaviors
Trains and coaches others around complex negotiating and influencing techniques