Procurement Contract Specialist III- 7905

Position: Contract Specialist III- no benefits

Position Type: W2 Contract

Position Location: Houston, TX

Job Description: Responsibilities May Include:

• Executing day-to-day procurement activities, mainly focusing on negotiating and executing contracts in support of the Information Technology Software team, including but not limited to:
• Negotiate various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)
• Post execution contract administration
• Invoice resolution
• Conduct RFP’s in Company’s approved sourcing tool
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes.
• Manage assigned software contract assignments effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management.
• Mitigate procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value.
• Maintain appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies.
• Support periodic audit activities.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes.

Position Requirements Basic / Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years' experience negotiating IT Software contracts (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)

• Procurement experience in the energy industry
• Proficient in SAP and Icertis.
• Advanced understanding of IT Software Buying Channels (OEM, Resellers, Etc.)
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to negotiate and influence critical decisions.