Contracts Specialist

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at We are currently looking for a Contracts Specialist for our Houston, TX office. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts across the full contracting lifecycle — from sourcing and competitive bid execution through contract award, implementation, and ongoing performance management. This role works in close partnership with Category Managers and internal business stakeholders to ensure all contracting activity is compliant, timely, and aligned with Boardwalk's sourcing policy and commercial standards. The Contracts Specialist also supports continuous improvement of Supply Chain's sourcing and contracting processes, tools, and systems. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Management Collaborate with internal business partners across Engineering, Operations, Projects, and other functions to understand sourcing and contracting requirements and ensure procurement activity is aligned with business needs. Serve as the single point of accountability for all spend activity against assigned contracts, ensuring compliance with Boardwalk's delegation of authority, sourcing policy, and ethics standards. Support Category Managers in gathering and documenting contractor performance feedback to enable effective supplier management and informed renewal decisions. Assist in the delivery of category strategies as applicable to assigned contracts, ensuring sourcing execution is consistent with the broader commercial direction set by the Category Manager. Sourcing, Contracting, and Contract Management Execute the full sourcing lifecycle for assigned contracts — including supplier prequalification, RFP and RFQ development and issuance, bid clarification management, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and award documentation. Build bid evaluation frameworks and requests for proposal that incorporate total cost of ownership considerations, including operating costs, supplier pricing structures, and budget impact. Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers to establish contracts that secure quality services, materials, and equipment at optimum cost and appropriate risk allocation. Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute contract commercial structures in coordination with Legal, Insurance, Treasury, and Risk Management. Prepare bid evaluation summaries and supplier award documentation for business partner and leadership approval in compliance with Boardwalk's delegation of authority. Ensure all contractual records, correspondence, and documentation are maintained and logged in Boardwalk's contract management and ERP systems in accordance with records retention requirements. Support the creation and maintenance of blanket purchase agreements and contract purchase agreements in Oracle EBS as appropriate. Manage post-award contract administration including contract handover to the business, supplier performance monitoring, commercial assurance, and coordination of contract modifications and extensions. Category Strategy Support Collaborate with Category Managers in the development and implementation of category strategies for assigned spend areas, providing sourcing execution support and market-level input from supplier interactions. Identify and escalate opportunities for demand aggregation, specification standardization, or supplier consolidation within assigned contract portfolios. Support the development of market analysis, cost benchmarks, and supplier assessments that inform category strategy recommendations. Process Excellence and Data Analytics Develop proficiency in Boardwalk's sourcing and contract management systems, serving as a functional resource for system use within the Supply Chain team. Integrate data from ERP, contract management, and spend analytics tools to perform analysis on procurement activity, identifying trends, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities. Utilize reporting tools to track and evaluate contract and category performance metrics, providing regular updates to Category Managers and Supply Chain leadership. Create clear and concise reporting and data visualizations to support decision-making and communication with internal stakeholders. Support the development and documentation of sourcing and contracting best practices, standard operating procedures, and lessons learned to drive consistency and quality across the Supply Chain function. Lead or support change management efforts associated with process improvements, system enhancements, or new ways of working within the Supply Chain team. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE Experience Minimum 3 to 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, preferably within the oil and gas, midstream, energy, or industrial sector. Demonstrated experience executing competitive bid processes, drafting commercial contract terms, and managing supplier relationships through the full contract lifecycle. Experience working with Legal, Risk, and Finance functions on contract review, insurance requirements, and commercial approval processes preferred. Technical Knowledge Working knowledge of contract structures, commercial terms, pricing mechanisms, and risk allocation provisions applicable to services, materials, and equipment procurement. Familiarity with procurement compliance requirements including competitive bid thresholds, delegation of authority frameworks, and conflict of interest standards. Proficiency in ERP systems — Oracle EBS experience strongly preferred — and contract management or sourcing platforms. Experience with spend analytics or business intelligence tools; ability to work with data to support procurement performance reporting. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts and sourcing events at varying stages of the lifecycle. Sound commercial judgment and attention to detail in contract drafting, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiation. Effective communicator and collaborator across functions, with the ability to engage business stakeholders, suppliers, and internal partners with clarity and professionalism. Self‑directed and accountable; capable of managing a contract portfolio with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and contribute to solutions. PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE Preferred Qualifications Professional certification in supply chain or procurement (CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent). Midstream natural gas pipeline or broader oil and gas industry experience. Experience with ISNetworld, Veriforce, or comparable contractor safety prequalification platforms. REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug‑free workplace and will require pre‑employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr