Job Description

Company Overview

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As the international division, our portfolio is made up of assets in some of the world's most significant basins in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

As one team, we have the capability, assets and drive to realize our potential. And with operations in over 20 countries, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all.

Our Culture

As our company has grown, diversity in both people and skills has become our greatest strength. From East to West, we offer bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success. Our vision is a global team, collaborating to deliver energy for all.

At CNOOC International, we are building a culture driven by safety, results and a commitment to be bold. We are excited about what the future holds, and our culture equips us to take informed risks and innovate to safely achieve superior performance.

At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. It informs our values, beliefs, experiences and results.

The Role

Start Date: January 11, 2022

Preferred Work Term Length: 16 months

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Commerce/Business Administration with focus in Supply Chain Management

Preferred year of study: 3rd or 4th year

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a formal co-op/internship program with their post-secondary institution OR Students must be returning to their post-secondary institution after this work term

Number of positions available: 3

Location: Calgary, Alberta

We're seeking a Supply Chain Management Co-op Student to join our North America - Supply Chain Management, Contracts & Procurement team. Reporting to different Leaders in Supply Chain Management, youll be working with a team of dedicated employees across North America.

During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging projects and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. To succeed, you'll need to cultivate and communicate a clear vision and set goals for yourself, whilst also juggling individual country specific targets.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Management Co-op Student will be:

Contracts

• Assist in the development of contracting & procurement strategies;
• Support Contract Analyst in pre-award activities including but not limited to preparing RFx documents, collecting bidders' information, compiling stakeholder feedback, populating evaluations, conducting commercial analysis, preparing award documentation, conforming contracts, completing tasks in Contract Management System (Ivalua);
• Manage contract post-award activities including but not limited to preparing and executing contract documents (work releases, change orders, etc), maintaining supplier relations, coordinating proponent collaboration, maintaining price lists, instituting Supply Relationship Management (SRM) implementation where applicable, resolving contract reconciliations based on commercial terms / audit findings, and completing contract close-outs;
• Actively participate in assigned project(s) by providing commercial support, coordinating preparation activities, and executing assigned contracting requirements;
• Manage assigned contracts to capture value creation for the Company (cost reduction, cost avoidance and efficiency improvement initiatives). Report value creation results as requested;
• Manage and maintain assigned contracts in the Contract Management System (Ivalua);
• Ensure that assigned service requests, contracts, and associated SAP documents are completed prior to any services being provided or goods being delivered, and are appropriately managed throughout the life of the project and then properly closed out;

Governance and Analysis

• Perform data analysis of present and historical commercial spend and assist in creating reporting for our headquarters in Beijing.
• Interface with other Supply Chain groups, negotiate and assign against category agreements, and leverage expenditures across the Company where possible;
• Liaise with Legal and other assisting departments (Tax, HS E, Finance, CCAR, etc) involved in the supply chain process for the project(s);
• Diligently and earnestly complete any administrative tasks or cleanup activities;
• Apply critical thinking to review SCM processes and use knowledge from studies to identify opportunities for improvement;
• Ensure compliance with the Company's policies and procedures at all times.

Materials Management

• Analysis of Operational Inventory usage and burn rate
• Involved with commercial analysis of Materials Spend, logistics and project needs
• Customs brokerage, transportation and scheduling
• Working within SAP system you will create Requests for Quotes and issue Material Purchase Orders
• You will be responsible for expediting orders and trouble shooting any related issues

Who are we looking for?

Successful candidates will not only have a strong academic background, but also excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, a flexible attitude and the drive and desire to deliver results.

Beyond that, we are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:

• Eligible to work in Canada;
• Valid work permit at time of application (if applicable);
• Strong safety mindset;
• Demonstrated effective decision-making skills;
• Strong obligation to integrity and accountability;
• Values feedback as a learning tool;
• Strong computer applications knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);

• Motivation to achieve and exceed superior results;
• Demonstrated effective decision-making skills;
• Ability to collaborate without boundaries and align with a team to achieve highest quality results;
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously once direction is provided;
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management and Contract Management principles.

In return for your hard work, tenacity and contributions, you can expect a robust student employee development program that will accelerate your career and allow you to step in, step up and stand out.

Application Information

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Indicate if you are enrolled in a co-op or internship program
• Include your co-op coordinator's contact information (name, email, phone)
• Indicate if you are available for the full work term
• Include your GPA and expected graduation date
• Upload your resume, cover letter and a copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript as one document

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

• Criminal police record check
• Education verification
• Credential verification