Occidental is an International Energy Company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions.

We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon dioxide management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit Oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Expert IT Strategy within our IT Procurement Asset Mgmt group based in The Woodlands.

Purchase software, hardware, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets for ITSupport the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact IT business operationsAct as an interface between suppliers and IT staff on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the IT organizationProvide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activitiesPrepare reports and updates as needed or requiredWork closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvementNegotiate and improve prices with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savingsPrepare and raise purchase requisitionsBuild, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all suppliersEnsure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processConduct research for new components and suppliersCompile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluationContact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issuesSubmit New Vendor and Vendor data update requestsCreate new and maintain all existing IT renewals in ServiceNowIssue Goods Receipts when necessaryWork with buyers to complete purchase orders Load contract documentsWork with suppliers and AP organization to resolve invoice issues

Occidental is an International Energy Company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions.

We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon dioxide management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit Oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Expert IT Strategy within our IT Procurement Asset Mgmt group based in The Woodlands.

Purchase software, hardware, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets for ITSupport the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact IT business operationsAct as an interface between suppliers and IT staff on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the IT organizationProvide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activitiesPrepare reports and updates as needed or requiredWork closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvementNegotiate and improve prices with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savingsPrepare and raise purchase requisitionsBuild, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all suppliersEnsure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processConduct research for new components and suppliersCompile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluationContact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issuesSubmit New Vendor and Vendor data update requestsCreate new and maintain all existing IT renewals in ServiceNowIssue Goods Receipts when necessaryWork with buyers to complete purchase orders Load contract documentsWork with suppliers and AP organization to resolve invoice issues

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Business or Supply Chain preferredGood knowledge of purchasing, negotiating, and general commercial understanding of cost breakdownsExperience working closely with suppliersMicrosoft Office skills with advanced Excel abilities; including use of Microsoft TeamsExperience with SAP and the P2P processExperience with ServiceNowExperience with AribaGood verbal and written communication skillsKeen attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work well with a teamSense of urgency to complete tasks

Desired Qualifications:

5-10 years of experience working in a purchasing team preferably in Oil Gas, or IT environmentGeneral understanding of contract structure, IT contracts terminology preferredExperience with Power BIExperience using AWS MarketplaceExperience with Spotfire reportsAbility to add value, reduce costs and provide input to business improvementsAbility to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliersAnalytical; Numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilitiesAble to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targetsAble to work under pressure and handle emergencies or stressful situations

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do no originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Business or Supply Chain preferredGood knowledge of purchasing, negotiating, and general commercial understanding of cost breakdownsExperience working closely with suppliersMicrosoft Office skills with advanced Excel abilities; including use of Microsoft TeamsExperience with SAP and the P2P processExperience with ServiceNowExperience with AribaGood verbal and written communication skillsKeen attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work well with a teamSense of urgency to complete tasks

Desired Qualifications:

5-10 years of experience working in a purchasing team preferably in Oil Gas, or IT environmentGeneral understanding of contract structure, IT contracts terminology preferredExperience with Power BIExperience using AWS MarketplaceExperience with Spotfire reportsAbility to add value, reduce costs and provide input to business improvementsAbility to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliersAnalytical; Numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilitiesAble to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targetsAble to work under pressure and handle emergencies or stressful situations

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do no originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.