Key Interfaces
Procurement Categories
DAS & Oversight Teams
Sourcing Solutions Teams
Product Solutions
Finance / Controllers
External Data Providers
Cross-functional project teams
Core Responsibilities
1. Cost Engineering & Procurement Support
Develop accurate cost estimates using industry-standard methodologies (Should-Cost, TCO, indexation models, benchmarking).
Prepare and present business value opportunities, including cost reduction, cost avoidance, and competitiveness insights.
Perform financial analysis, assessing spend trends, margins, supplier economics, and market movements.
Lead cost engineering analyses and provide recommendations to enhance procurement strategies.
Prepare key deliverables including cost models, project one-pagers, category training materials, and presentations.
Conduct internal and external benchmarking to evaluate competitiveness.
Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.
2. Realized Savings Governance & Validation
Develop and implement strategies for consistent validation of realized savings across all Procurement Category Families.
Review, validate, and challenge cost-savings entries to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business rules.
Analyze processes, systems, and expenditures to confirm tangible financial benefits.
Quantify validated savings using data analytics and financial modeling techniques.
Maintain and update weekly/monthly savings metrics to support planning and stewardship.
Ensure Realized Savings reporting is audit-ready, accurate, and aligned with senior management expectations.
3. Project Management
Lead cross-functional savings and cost engineering initiatives from planning through execution.
Manage scope, timelines, and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.
Support implementation of process improvements and technology solutions that enhance cost transparency and operational efficiency.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and Business Lines.
Provide regular updates on cost engineering deliverables, value opportunities, and realized savings outcomes.
Communicate complex financial and technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Facilitate workshops, trainings, and alignment sessions with Category Teams and suppliers.
5. Continuous Improvement & Market Insights
Identify and implement best practices to enhance cost estimation, benchmarking, and savings validation processes.
Stay informed of market trends, economic indicators, and industry benchmarks impacting cost structures.
Benchmark against industry standards and propose improvements to internal processes and methodologies.
Key Deliverables
Cost Models (TCO, Should-Cost, Indexation, Benchmarking)
Validated Realized Savings entries and governance documentation
Business Value Opportunity reports
Category presentations, training materials, stewardship updates
Azure capacity updates
SharePoint Business Value Tracker and Realized Savings Tracker updates
Insights for category strategies and business reviews
Process Improvement documentation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Business Value Opportunities Identified ($)
Business Value Opportunities Booked ($)
Validated Realized Savings ($)
Cost Engineering Deliverables (#)
Identified vs. Booked Savings (%)
Timeliness & accuracy of reporting
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in costing, financial analysis, or analytical roles.
Strong understanding of cost estimation methods, financial analysis, and procurement processes.
Demonstrated experience with project management and delivering cross-functional initiatives.
Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience preferred.
Technical & Analytical Skills
Cost estimation and financial modeling
Data analytics (Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, SharePoint)
Benchmarking and market analysis
Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills
High accuracy and attention to detail
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Clear verbal and written communication
Ability to influence and align stakeholders
Strong relationship management
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience training or mentoring others
Additional Attributes
Market awareness and ability to interpret economic trends
Adaptability to evolving business needs
High integrity, ethics, and compliance orientation
Ability to travel as required
Job Group Capability
Procurement
Job Group
Strategic Sourcing
Job Role Description
This role supports Category Management and Cost Engineering activities by performing routine data analysis, developing simple cost models, and promoting integration of fundamental cost intelligence tools into category strategy development. The position combines analytical skills with procurement knowledge to facilitate category work, identify opportunities, optimize costs, and enhance decision-making processes
Job Role Responsibilities
- Perform basic data analysis in support of Category Management activities
- Business Analyst - Business Value administration, miscellaneous data analysis
- Associate Cost Engineering:
- Provide basic cost intelligence, insights, opportunity identification
- Develop basic cost models reflecting purchase should cost, cost breakdown, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Integrate tools, cost engineering methods, and benchmarking approaches into category management teams
Functional Skills
Sourcing Economics & Cost Modeling
Opportunity & Market Identification
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