Strategic Buyer
Spring, TX, US
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About Houston
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
What role you will play in our team
Unconventional Buying supports the procurement and supply chain management aspects with a focus on executing commercial strategies through a request for quotation process, executing low and high value orders, and supporting invoice troubleshooting in the Upstream Unconventional business unit with focus on PVFF/MRO, Sand, Chemicals, and Rotating Equipment categories.
Regional role focusing on the US, located in Spring, TX at the ExxonMobil Houston Campus
What you will do
- Requests and validates vendor setup in all procurement/accounting systems, as needed
- Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders and change orders valued 100k+
- Facilitates and analyzes quotes/proposals/bids for all business units, as required
- Conducts the negotiation of complex commercial pricing and general legal terms and conditions, as required
- Assists in resolution of any account payables issues tied to purchase orders
- Vendor Relationship management
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (preferred).
- Applicable and proven work experience as it translates to an equivalent degree to be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Oracle/SAP, OpenInvoice, PowerBI
- 5-10 years of prior experience in procurement, contract drafting (with legal support as required), materials management, administration and negotiation of change orders, knowledge of supply chain/inventory, and planning and scheduling.
- Strong understanding of the full Source to Pay process
- Strong negotiation skills, customer service oriented and focused
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.
- Be a self-starter with excellent organization and strong attention to detail requiring minimal supervision or oversight in a fast-faced and deadline driven environment
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Willingness to work overtime and/or on call, if needed
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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