Position Key Deliverables:• Handle all phases of the supply chain process, communicating effectively withbusiness partners, suppliers, contractors and other personnel, throughout theactivity cycle• Manage bid process: determine appropriate recipients using selectionprocedures; evaluate proposals with the business partner to identify the bestbusiness solution; prepare bid documentation and present recommendations• Capital/Expense cost savings through effective buying practices and costmanagement• Continuous improvement of Suppliers through the utilization of lean principles• Sound Contract Agreements -- Create Well Defined Agreements that provideAera with a competitive advantage.• Value Improvements in:• Managing Supplier Relationships (Process And Commodity)• Negotiating Contract Pricing; Cost Savings Ideas• Reconditioning and reusing existing Idle or Surplus Assets

Roles and Responsibilities:• Provide responsive & effective contracting support to Aera customers• Research and develop recommendations for improving supply chain categorystrategies; advise category champions• Work closely with suppliers to implement and sustain waste reducing projects toimprove productivity and safety• Create and manage sound contracts with Aera suppliers• Prevent/resolve contract non-compliance and non-conformance problems• Proactively identify supply chain improvement opportunities to help Aera achievebusiness goals• Collaborate with Procurement Team members to standardize and continuouslyimprove procurement-related business processes• Comply with Procurement guidelines and standard procedures• Perform assigned Business Control Plan Tests

Critical Skills and Knowledge:• Good to Excellent knowledge of MS Office, SAP, Business Objects• Able to read, write and negotiate contracts and develop supply chain categorystrategies• Able to analyze procurement data in SAP and Business Objects to identifyimprovement opportunities• Able to cause map problems and develop effective corrective actions• Knowledge of strategic supply chain management and total cost leadershipprinciples• Able to apply Lean thinking principles to identify and reduce waste• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize issues, manage diversity anddevelop creative solutions to achieve results. ,• Good business communication , conflict resolution and facilitation skills• Strong Negotiating and Analytical Skills• Financial Analysis Skills

Experience/Education Requirements:• Bachelors Degree in Business/Supply Chain Management/Industrial Engineeringor related field required, Master of Business Administration Desirable• 5-10 Years of Purchasing/Supply Chain Management experience in theUpstream Oil and Gas Industry.