Title: IT Procurement - Requisitioner Location: United States-Texas-Houston Other Locations: *Description*

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 IT Procurement - Requisitioner 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 IT
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact IT business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and IT staff on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the IT organization
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities
• Prepare reports and updates as needed or required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement
• Negotiate and improve prices with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings
• Prepare and raise purchase requisitions
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all suppliers
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• Submit New Vendor and Vendor data update requests
• Create new and maintain all existing IT renewals in ServiceNow
• Issue Goods Receipts when necessary
• Work with buyers to complete purchase orders
• Load contract documents
• Work with suppliers and AP organization to resolve invoice issues

*Qualifications*

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business or Supply Chain preferred
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiating, and general commercial understanding of cost breakdowns
• Experience working closely with suppliers
• Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel abilities; including use of Microsoft Teams
• Experience with SAP and the P2P process
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Experience with Ariba
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well with a team
• Sense of urgency to complete tasks

  

Desired Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience working in a purchasing team preferably in Oil & Gas, or IT environment
• General understanding of contract structure, IT contracts & terminology preferred
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience using AWS Marketplace
• Experience with Spotfire reports
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and provide input to business improvements
• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical; Numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
• Able 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.

 

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