Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology & Indirect Procurement

Murphy Oil Corporation in; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks a Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology and Indirect Procurement to lead end-to-end procurement across technology and indirect spend, aligning with IT strategy and business goals.

You will manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee contract lifecycle while partnering with stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, optimize value, and mitigate risk. The role offers hybrid work with up to two days remote per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 14 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management with a minimum of 5 years' experience in indirect spend and technology (software, hardware, data subscriptions).
• Strong contract negotiation and management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute a multi-year Technology Procurement Roadmap aligned with IT strategy and business objectives.
• Partner with IT and Indirect business units to support procurement planning activities, including upcoming sourcing events, contract renewals, budget planning, and supplier evaluations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate sourcing options, and develop recommendations that balance cost, risk, quality, and service objectives.
• Conduct market assessments and supplier research to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced supplier performance.
• Facilitate business case development and procurement recommendations for technology investments, professional services, facilities support, land-related services, and other indirect spend requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Icertis

Job description

Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology & Indirect Procurement (Finance)

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 Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology and Indirect Procurement is a strategic role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across technology and Indirect spend categories, supporting stakeholders including IT, Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Admin & Facilities, Land and other business functions. This role serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Legal, business stakeholders, and suppliers to align procurement activities with organizational goals, deliver cost efficiencies, and mitigate risk.

They will proactively manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and support contract lifecycle management. They will also partner with stakeholders to identify sourcing and value-creation opportunities, optimize commercial outcomes, and develop strategies that maximize performance across the technology and indirect portfolios.

Murphy's Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values-Doing Right Always, Stay With It, and Think Beyond Possible-emphasize the importance of clear communication, honoring commitments, fostering collaboration across the organization, recognizing the contributions of others, constructively challenging data, encouraging innovation, and proactively proposing solutions. The path of contribution includes leading defined initiatives, working semi-autonomously to drive meaningful results, advancing technical expertise, cultivating business acumen, building a strong professional reputation, and consistently demonstrating Murphy's core values.

The Staff, Supply Chain Specialist - Technology and Indirect Procurement will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

• Execute a multi-year Technology Procurement Roadmap aligned with IT strategy and business objectives
• Partner with IT and Indirect business units to support procurement planning activities, including upcoming sourcing events, contract renewals, budget planning, and supplier evaluations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate sourcing options, and develop recommendations that balance cost, risk, quality, and service objectives
• Conduct market assessments and supplier research to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced supplier performance
• Facilitate business case development and procurement recommendations for technology investments, professional services, facilities support, land-related services, and other indirect spend requirements

Sourcing & Negotiation

• Lead sourcing efforts and negotiations for technology and indirect purchases, renewals, and subscriptions
• Develop and execute cost reduction and avoidance strategies while securing optimal commercial and contractual terms
• Establish negotiation goals and track performance against value realization targets

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Oversee contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, including coordination with Legal for reviews and redlines
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, mitigate risks, and support long-term supplier performance
• Maintain visibility into contractual obligations and provide actionable summaries to business owners
• Track contract renewal and termination dates and partner with stakeholders to facilitate renewal planning, competitive sourcing activities, and supplier contract actions as appropriate
• Identify and mitigate risk in technology-related contracts (Data Privacy, Machine Learning, AI, SLA's, Ownership of Data, etc.)

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business needs and performance expectations
• Support IT and Indirect stakeholders in identifying overlapping services, rationalizing vendors, and optimizing spend
• Lead supplier performance reviews and develop metrics to assess value delivery

Governance & Reporting

• Provide regular updates to the Technology Steering Committee, supported business units' leadership, and Supply Chain leadership on procurement activities, risks, and opportunities
• Track and report on realized savings, contract milestones, and sourcing pipeline
• Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and procurement innovations to identify strategic sourcing opportunities

Qualifications/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 14 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management with a minimum of 5 years' experience in indirect spend and technology (software, hardware, data subscriptions)
• Strong contract negotiation and management skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement tools

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/ Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Icertis
• Deep understanding of licensing models, SaaS agreements, and subscription-based services
• Proven ability to develop and execute cost-saving strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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