Advisor IT Strategy

Advisor IT Strategy OXY, Inc. May 08, 2026 Oxyproduces,markets and transportsoil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership incarbon managementto advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visitOxy Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. Oxy is seeking a highly experienced and skilled IT Contracts Negotiator to join our team working at the forefront of energy technology. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for negotiating and securing contracts with IT vendors, contractors, and consultants to support our innovative projects aimed at producing essential energy, chemical, and related products that sustain and improve life on our planet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through cutting-edge technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Redline and negotiate favorable terms and conditions in IT-related agreements for Professional Services, software licenses, SaaS/XaaS, data licensing, hardware, telecom, SOWs, Order Forms, etc. with selected contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as technical leads, risk management, tax group, and legal teams as well as working with outside legal counsel, to ensure that contracts are drafted to protect OXY's interests and align with project requirements and organizational policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation in IT contracting

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, supply chain, or information technology.
• Eight (8) or more years redlining legal terms and negotiating IT-related agreements (Professional Services, Software-as-a-Service, XaaS, Data, Software, Hardware and Telecommunications).
• In-depth knowledge of IT contracting practices, legal frameworks, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into contractual terms.
• Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management software and tools.

This role requires a highly skilled and experienced negotiator with a deep understanding of IT contracting. The successful candidate must be able to quickly adjust and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Schedule:

9/80 (every other Friday off) or 5/40

Remote:

Monday & Friday In Office:

Tues-Thurs Relocation will notbe provided. Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role. Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process.

We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

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