Procurement Advisor (Sr. Strategic Sourcing Advisor)

Position Overview

California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is an independent oil and natural gas company committed to energy transition in the sector. CRC has some of the lowest carbon intensity production in the US and is focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral, and technical resources for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions reducing projects. The CRC Supply Chain Department is seeking to fill a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Advisor position. The role will be based out of the Bakersfield, CA office and will be eligible for a 9/80 schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute supply strategies that ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and services while delivering cost savings to operations.
• Conduct analyses to build spend baselines, analyze market trends, and estimate savings potential using best practices, TCO analysis, and benchmarking.
• Analyze market trends in new technologies and best available technology for operations to enable strategic purchasing.
• Identify value creation opportunities and implement sourcing project plans, actions, milestones, key deliverables, cost savings plans, metrics, lead times, and buying channel optimization strategies.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the assigned spend categories and develop/execute against savings targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors while managing a portfolio of contracts.
• Coordinate with internal customers to develop demand forecasts based on business plans, ensuring alignment of operational needs and supply chain strategies.
• Facilitate Supplier Quality Management (SQM) meetings, identify and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and implement improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in all aspects of the procurement function, including contract negotiations, contracting activities, and compliance procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Supply Chain experience with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent/relevant industry experience including exposure to developing and initiating contracts, legal issues related to supply and contracts, and contract administration including market intelligence and demand planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent process problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptable and customer focused in a rapidly changing environment with the ability to work well in a team across boundaries.
• Strong action orientation, ability to influence key stakeholders, and a high degree of ethics/integrity.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment, supported by strong PC/software skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP or Oracle).
• 5+ years of industry experience in the Oil & Gas or Service Company Industry.
• General knowledge of oil and gas industry operations.
• Experience in developing and initiating contracts.