One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Contract Specialist to work on a 6-month assignment in their facilities in Sweeny, TX
Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Specialist (Procurement Advisor) to support procurement operations at the Sweeny Refinery. This role will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders, driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver strategic value.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with refinery stakeholders to support day-to-day procurement activities, including services sourcing and supplier management
- Lead and support sourcing events, including bid development, evaluation, and supplier selection
- Manage assigned contracts, including negotiating terms, renewals, and amendments
- Serve as a liaison between site stakeholders and central procurement/AES teams to ensure alignment and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
- Identify opportunities to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate risk
Required and Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, contracting, or supply chain experience
- Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier management activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, GEP, or similar platforms
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong Influence skills
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting procurement within a refinery, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environment
- Familiarity with services-based procurement and contractor/vendor management
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results
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