Our client, a major Oil and gas company, is looking for a IT Contract Specialist to work on a long term contract in Houston TX
Position Overview:
- Solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of Information Technology Software contracts.
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:
- Negotiating various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)
- Post execution contract administration
- Invoice resolution
- Conducting RFP’s in Company’s approved sourcing tool
- Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes.
- Managing assigned software contract assignments effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management.
- Mitigating procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value.
- Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies.
- Supporting periodic audit activities.
- Collaborating with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor degree
- Minimum 10 years experience negotiating IT Software contracts (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)
Preferred Requirements:
- 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.
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