Senior Contracts & Negotiations Analyst | Hybrid

Murphy Oil Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks a Contracts Analyst to manage contract review, drafting, and negotiations within the Global Contracts team of Supply Chain. The role supports health of the SCM discipline through peer reviews, training, and involvement in major projects.

Based in the Houston Corporate office, with up to two remote days per week, this position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic contracting that delivers value for Murphy's operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years overseeing contract preparation and review, negotiations and vendor performance.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SCM, Legal, IT, HSE, Finance and Insurance to ensure contracting documents reflect requirements.
• Develop and maintain contract documents to ensure operational consistency.
• Lead contracting strategies and master service agreements to ensure best value for projects.
• Monitor compliance with procedures and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Identify synergies across Murphy's divisions and participate in sourcing teams for contracts and services.
• Train and coach others on complex negotiating and influencing techniques.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Icertis

Job description

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks a Contracts Analyst to manage contract review, drafting, and negotiations within the Global Contracts team of Supply Chain. The role supports health of the SCM discipline through peer reviews, training, and involvement in major projects.

Based in the Houston Corporate office, with up to two remote days per week, this position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic contracting that delivers value for Murphy's operations.