Contracts Analyst

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications. Job Summary 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. 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 Qualifications/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 Desired/Preferred Qualifications 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 Vietn…

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