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IT Specialist, Software Asset Management LOOKING FOR IT Specialist, Software Asset Management JOB AT The Woodlands, TX
You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.
Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!
Purpose/Introduction
Information Technology at Chevron Phillips Chemical leads our Digital Journey. The department is chartered to enable a smarter enterprise, establish a connected workforce, optimize access to key information and support our growing company. We envision technology as a means to transform the way we work, so that we become more agile, efficient and ensure a foundation that is integrated, scalable and sustainable across the enterprise. We know this is how we will succeed now and well into our future.
This position will be responsible for IT Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Software Audit Management, at Chevron Phillips Chemical. The successful candidate will build and manage relationships with our internal stakeholders and software vendors in support of our global IT software compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Gain an understanding of and partner with key functional areas (e.g., Legal, Risk Management, Security, Global Procurement, IT Finance, IT Manufacturing, IT Software Development, and other related areas).
- Support the negotiation and management of SaaS software and cloud computing (ex. Azure, AWS) which includes cost management and forecasting.
- Partner with the Legal Team to analyze and redline contract terms and add any special provisions, terms, and conditions to the contract to ensure terms fit business requirements for Master Software Agreements and related schedules and amendments, purchase agreements, software license and maintenance agreements, and other legal agreements relating to the purchase of software.
- Comply with internal policies, guidelines, industry laws and regulations, including data privacy laws to mitigate potential risk in the maintenance of compliance records.
- Act as liaison between IT and business units as well as suppliers concerning status and resolution of contract language revisions, issues, and disputes.
- Drive the development of IT contract management status and reporting processes
- Work with SAM team, IT Software owners, and Legal to develop a standard model for internal software compliance audits.
- Identify any cost savings opportunity in the software license contracts and procurement process
- Support the creation of new tools and processes designed to improve the IT contract management process.
- Vendor Management in Ariba and Remedy
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure software license compliance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 12 + years of experience
- Ability to be agile and thrive in a fast -paced environment by multi-tasking to support multiple projects.
- Effectively prioritize with shifting demands and timelines.
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- High level of accuracy and objectivity. Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Self-sufficient with excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to identify issues quickly and facilitate discussion for resolution.
- Leadership and team-orientation to work in cross-functional teams to meet clearly defined objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a broad understanding of complex technology contracts.
- Practical experience with IT Auditing practices.
- Experience with BMC Remedy, Ariba and SAP Materials Management
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Eligibility for Relocation: No
Closing Date: 08/18/2022
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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