Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
Company: Phillips
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
**Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future**
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the
energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster.
We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our
employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds
and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the
environment we create and how we work together. Our company is
built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our
cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four
simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create
an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve
excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of
"America's Best Employers" in 2021.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and watch our video "Trying New
Things" by visiting phillips66.com/about.
The **Strategic Sourcing Specialist** is responsible for the
effective development, execution, and implementation of strategic
sourcing initiatives across multiple Phillips 66 business units.
Sourcing initiatives will include market research, identifying
potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, liaising
with legal, and maintaining internal and external relationship
throughout the process. The role will work with a cross-functional
team to optimize the sourcing process, identify cost-saving
opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the
business needs are met.
---*Requirements may include**
+ Devise and execute sourcing strategies for critical categories,
including identifying opportunities for cost savings and driving
the competitive bidding process
+ Aid in the planning, scheduling, and forecasting process to
support strategic sourcing pipeline
+ Manage sourcing events, such as RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, through
Phillips 66's e-sourcing tool (Ariba) to identify potential
suppliers, negotiate prices, and establish contracts
+ Develop and oversee bid documents and bid evaluation criteria
+ Lead cross-functional teams in selecting and evaluating
suppliers
+ Maintain current knowledge of applicable sourcing industry best
practices to identify and deliver strategic sourcing
opportunities
+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance
sourcing processes and increase efficiencies
+ Cultivate relationships with key stakeholder groups at Phillips
66 to encourage cooperative planning and sourcing activities
+ Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to comprehend
business requirements and align sourcing strategies with the
company's goals
+ Coordinate with Category Management to ensure alignment on go to
market strategies and contracting requirements
+ Interact with suppliers and serve as the primary point of contact
for a specific sourcing event
+ Collaborate with Contracting Excellence to ensure accuracy and
completeness of negotiated terms and conditions
+ Utilize analytical skills to evaluate supplier proposals, compare
pricing and optimal award scenarios to make informed strategy
decisions
+ Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and
conditions for Phillips 66
---*Required Qualifications**
+ Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or
relevant discipline
+ 3 or more years of procurement related experience in the energy
industry with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
+ Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, Ariba or equivalent CMS,
and other procurement technologies
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track
record of driving cost savings and efficiencies
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability
to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and
stakeholders
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
---*Preferred Qualifications**
+ 5 or more years of procurement experience in the energy industry
with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
+ Ability to interface across functions and with key stakeholders
in a matrixed organization Experience with sourcing tools and
technologies, including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend
analytics
+ Experience with sourcing tools and technologies, including
e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
+ Strong knowledge of the industry, market trends, and supplier
landscape
+ Strong negotiation skills to effectively manage supplier
relationships, negotiate contracts, and achieve cost savings
goals
+ Strong ability to think strategically, identify long-term
opportunities, and develop strategies to achieve Company goals
---*Total Rewards**
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care
for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture
of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is
essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our
best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and
professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees
include:
+ Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
+ 8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k
contribution based on the Company's financial performance
+ Cash Balance Account pension
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company
contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
+ Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee
Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care
services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at
hr.phillips66.com/.
---*To be considered**
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the
entire application process, which includes answering all
prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before
the requisition closing date of **June 6, 2023** .
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or
national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee,
asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J,
or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the
future, are not eligible for hire.
---*Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of
Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**
---*Requisition ID:** 57683
---*Location:** Texas - Houston
---*Job Field:** Procurement
---*Division** : Procurement
---*Technical Req** : No
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