Category Advisor - Uson Ops

Specific Responsibilities

Working within the Category Management & Strategic Sourcing function of the Supply Chain Management group, the Category Advisor will assist in the development of strategies to minimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) the company receives from third-parties, coordinate the implementation of category strategies, conduct sourcing events and manage supplier performance for continuous improvement. To achieve this, the analyst will interact with Apache's operating assets and relevant stakeholders to maximize opportunities and ensure buy-in.

Category Management

• Lead and assist others in the development and implementation of category strategies for assigned categories. Perform assessments for the goods and services being evaluated, develop detailed supply market analysis, and construct cost models to facilitate long-term management of Apache spend.
• Lead the identification and implementation of TCO (Total cost of ownership) reduction opportunities for the goods and services being evaluated. Optimize the total cost of the product or service by leveraging across markets, forming key supplier alliances, consolidating the supplier base, and exploring efficiencies involved in the supply chain.
• Manage the competitive bidding process for multiple lines of services both locally and globally as part of strategic sourcing events, including supplier communications.
• Construct comprehensive complex bid evaluation models incorporating pre-determined criteria and weightings, discounted cash flow analysis and input from Key Stakeholders.
• Develop complex negotiation strategies by identifying and quantifying gives, takes and best alternatives.
• Prepare and execute commercial agreements in a manner that ensures proper definition of the business relationship allocating / mitigating risk between Apache and the supplier. Ensure compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Identify and monitor leading supply market indicators to proactively adjust category strategies.
• Work with key Stakeholders, including Senior leadership, and suppliers to create accurate material forecasts, placing orders to ensure adequate inventory and safety stock levels avoiding any operational down time.
• Evaluate and test category levers, including pooled demand, standard designs/requirements, and supplier performance incentives to drive continuous improvement. Facilitate discussions among different functional and asset teams to uncover category insights beyond price.
• Develop detailed contract management plans with input from Stakeholders to ensure adherence to commercial / technical requirements.
• Drive Supplier performance management through measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), communication of operational performance and identification of areas for improvement.
• Fully knowledgeable on strategic supply chain management vision and principles.
• Considers innovative approaches to deliver significant business advantage.

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead the execution of best-in-class complex Sourcing Strategies that deliver industry leading cost structures
• Lead cross-functional team members in analyzing information and formulating complex sourcing strategies using the category sourcing process
• Understand sourcing strategy concepts and support the identification of strategic options and