Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology & Indirect Procurement

Murphy Oil•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology and Indirect Procurement is a strategic role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across technology and Indirect spend categories, supporting stakeholders including IT, Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Admin & Facilities, Land and other business functions. This role serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Legal, business stakeholders, and suppliers to align procurement activities with organizational goals, deliver cost efficiencies, and mitigate risk. They will proactively manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and support contract lifecycle management. They will also partner with stakeholders to identify sourcing and value-creation opportunities, optimize commercial outcomes, and develop strategies that maximize performance across the technology and indirect portfolios. Murphy’s Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values—Doing Right Always, Stay With It, and Think Beyond Possible —emphasize the importance of clear communication, honoring commitments, fostering collaboration across the organization, recognizing the contributions of others, constructively challenging data, encouraging innovation, and proactively proposing solutions. The path of contribution includes leading defined initiatives, working semi-autonomously to drive meaningful results, advancing technical expertise, cultivating business acumen, building a strong professional reputation, and consistently demonstrating Murphy’s core values. The Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology and Indirect Procurement will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 14 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in indirect spend and technology (software, hardware, data subscriptions)
Strong contract negotiation and management skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and influence senior stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement tools
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions.
Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs.
The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related technical field
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Icertis
Deep understanding of licensing models, SaaS agreements, and subscription-based services
Proven ability to develop and execute cost-saving strategies
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Execute a multi-year Technology Procurement Roadmap aligned with IT strategy and business objectives
Partner with IT and Indirect business units to support procurement planning activities, including upcoming sourcing events, contract renewals, budget planning, and supplier evaluations
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate sourcing options, and develop recommendations that balance cost, risk, quality, and service objectives
Conduct market assessments and supplier research to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced supplier performance
Facilitate business case development and procurement recommendations for technology investments, professional services, facilities support, land-related services, and other indirect spend requirements
Lead sourcing efforts and negotiations for technology and indirect purchases, renewals, and subscriptions
Develop and execute cost reduction and avoidance strategies while securing optimal commercial and contractual terms
Establish negotiation goals and track performance against value realization targets
Oversee contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, including coordination with Legal for reviews and redlines
Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, mitigate risks, and support long-term supplier performance
Maintain visibility into contractual obligations and provide actionable summaries to business owners
Track contract renewal and termination dates and partner with stakeholders to facilitate renewal planning, competitive sourcing activities, and supplier contract actions as appropriate
Identify and mitigate risk in technology-related contracts (Data Privacy, Machine Learning, AI, SLA’s, Ownership of Data, etc.)
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business needs and performance expectations
Support IT and Indirect stakeholders in identifying overlapping services, rationalizing vendors, and optimizing spend
Lead supplier performance reviews and develop metrics to assess value delivery
Provide regular updates to the Technology Steering Committee, supported business units’ leadership, and Supply Chain leadership on procurement activities, risks, and opportunities
Track and report on realized savings, contract milestones, and sourcing pipeline
Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and procurement innovations to identify strategic sourcing opportunities