Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

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Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist, reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Contracts, operates with an enterprise mindset and a global outlook. This role partners across business units and geographies to leverage the organization’s size and scale, delivering sustainable value through innovative supply chain strategies. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for optimizing supplier relationships, mitigating risk, and leading strategic sourcing initiatives for high-impact categories.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with global and regional supply chain teams to consolidate spend, reduce fragmentation, and maximize leverage across the organization.
• Develop and implement innovative category and supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, leveraging market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and internal demand forecasts to deliver long-term value for COP.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams to ensure alignment across business units including technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders.
• Own and manage strategic sourcing initiatives for high-risk, high-value categories (e.g., stimulation services, oil company tubular goods (OCTG), Production Chemicals) and strategic global suppliers.
• Drive enterprise-level supplier negotiations, ensuring optimal commercial terms, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
• Support supplier innovation and development, fostering strategic partnerships that contribute to operational excellence.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using structured KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

Success Profile:

• Thinks Strategically: Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, , and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact business results.
• Partners Collaboratively: Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals.
• Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follow through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right.

Basic Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10 or more years of supply chain sourcing experience and/or a relevant engineering background with a focus on strategic categories and supplier management in upstream oil & gas or industrial sectors.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in sourcing tools and analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization, with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and risk management capabilities.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, SCMP).
• Energy industry experience.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships and contracts across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with upstream categories such as rigs, tubulars, well services, and production chemicals.
• Track record of delivering enterprise-wide value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Apply By: 

Sep 1, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.