Sourcing and Contract 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

Alaska Overview

The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2025. Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.

Position Overview

The Sourcing and Contract Specialist will have direct responsibility for a variety of assigned contracts, from strategy development through contract execution, contract administration, and contract closeout. The Sourcing and Contract Specialist will provide specific oversight of sourcing and contracting needs through the various project stage gates.

Your responsibilities may include

• Lead project specific sourcing and contracting efforts to develop contracting strategies for execution.
• Perform contracting activities - reviewing, proposing revisions and implementing agreements using standard documents/forms and contracting procedures.
• Effectively work with BU Partners and Stakeholders, Supply Chain Staff, Quality, HSE, Legal, and other relevant internal resources.
• Contract authoring utilizing Company contract tools—managing language changes through functional review and required approval processes.
• Analyze suitability of potential Contractors in accordance with Company and Project Specific Contractor qualification criterion.
• Gather market and Contractor information through market intelligence and RFIs.
• Implement contract services in a timely and cost-efficient manner within established company policies, procedures and standards, including CPMS.
• Build and execute negotiation strategies that are win – win to ensure all project objectives are accomplished.
• Coordinate formal RFX for project contract requirements. Performs pre-bid and pre-award meetings. Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost and quality assurance. Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.
• Supplier Performance Management - Ongoing support of the Contract Management Plans and KPI's. Handling change management and resolution of any claims or any issues.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results.
• Partners Collaboratively: Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals.
• Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Basic/Required

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 3 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business or related field or foreign equivalent
• 5 or more years of contracting or supply chain related experience
• 1 or more years of projects experience
• Advanced level functional background, or working knowledge of COP procurement systems (SAP and SMART by GEP)
• Intermediate level knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions
• Intermediate level proficiency with contract drafting
• Intermediate level negotiation skills & ability to effectively apply analytical tools, concepts and methods
• Ability to balance large number of contracts in various stages of development in both larger and smaller/local tier

Apply By

Aug 12, 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.