Marine T&L Strategy and Contracting Manager

Marine T&L Strategy and Contracting Manager

Location:

Spring, TX, US, 77389 Company Name:
Exxon Mobil

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people.

They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.

What role you will play in our team

You will lead a team of 8 people responsible for identification, development and E2E delivery of the Global MDC (Marine Dry Cargo), iso/flexi tanks, freight forwarders and Port Agency sourcing/category strategies with ultimate goal of maximizing value capture while ensuring ongoing Procurement support to Operations.

What you will do

Lead the organization that develops, implements, and owns commercial category strategies and plans to deliver business value

Identify opportunities to fill the value capture pipeline; stewards execution

Oversee the development of Logistics Category Procurement Strategies plans by Category Managers

Drive alignment with EMSC stakeholders to develop and execute commercial/go-to-market strategies

Lead key supplier interfaces & supports Supplier Engagement with key suppliers with Category Managers, Contract Managers, & the Business Line

Serve as a liaison between Logistics Regional Procurement, Category Managers & the business line (central and regional) to align on value integration plans

Own, benchmark, and steward Category metrics / KPIs

Develop people: coach, mentor, succession plan, etc.

Create and/or support creation of category tools to drive value

Support agreement development (standardized templates, scopes of work, bid evaluation, compensation, etc.)

Responsible for operational integrity (safety/controls)

Accountable for compliance and training on Procurement processes and tools

Balance workload to meet business needs, including resourcing

Identify and drives continuous improvement and optimization

About you

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors in Maritime Business / Maritime Transportation/mariner/supply chain/industrial engineer/global trade or customs management

Experience with commercial strategy development, Ocean freight procurement experience (carrier negotiations, RFPs, contracts), business development, category management, ocean carrier network, Knowledge of container shipping market dynamics, ocean carrier management, global trade, international container shipping

Experience with Purchase-to-Pay processes and systems (SAP, Ariba, Docusign, etc.)

Strategic thinker, commercial edge, thought leader, change champion, CI mindset

Strong leadership/people development skills: ability to set clear expectations, stretch targets, coach/mentor and hold people accountable to elevate capability of the organization

Strong collaboration, influencing skills and analytics

High energy, strong work ethics, resilience, drive

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or Masters in Logistics & Transportation from an accredited college or university CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution), Certified Ocean Transportation professional program

Your benefits

An Exxon Mobil career is one designed to last.

Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

Life Insurance Plan:
Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.

Savings Plan:
You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.

Workplace Flexibility:
We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Culture of Health:
Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. Employee Health Advisory Program:
Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.

Disability Plan:
Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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