Comm Strategy Specialist IV

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Commercial Strategy Specialist to work on a 12‑month assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX. Responsibilities Support multiple contract categories including D&C/F&C pad construction, hydrovac, NDE, Survey, Painting/Coating, Inspection Services, and more. Develop and implement commercial strategies for capital projects within budget and on time while building long‑term supplier relationships. Track the effectiveness of commercial strategies through spend analysis, market research, and supplier/proponent engagement. Continuously seek and execute improvement opportunities to reduce overall cost without impacting quality. Manage proponent requirements and corresponding procurement strategies and contracts for assigned service categories as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, supplier representatives, and other key stakeholders. Monitor market intelligence, source suppliers, issue RFPs, and evaluate, analyze, negotiate, and award or decline price proposals for assigned categories. Prepare, submit and negotiate the contract terms and conditions with legal support (master service agreements, commercial agreements, purchase orders, etc.). Work within the company’s ERP system SAP/Ariba for issuing purchase orders, sourcing events and strategies, and contract lifecycle. Work with proponents to develop sourcing/bid and evaluation matrix documents. Execute the bidding process using standard and repeatable means of recording communication, bid evaluation, and document storage within Ariba. Actively participate in conflict resolution by managing contracts regarding change orders and various other project issues. Manage contract renewals and amendments. Interface with internal audit on supplier audits, accounts payable for invoice reconciliation, HSE for contractor safety management, risk management for insurance levels, and SCM for supplier registration and contract management. Monitor assigned contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions. Maintain regular communications with suppliers to determine capacity, competency, and cost competitiveness while also participating in supplier performance meetings. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, or Engineering. Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract/spend analytical skills. Strong problem‑solving skills and an ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, coherent manner – both written and verbally. Strong time‑management skills, highly organized, and detail oriented. Ability to speak to and present to individuals and groups within the company’s and externally with suppliers. Strong knowledge of basic analytical and Microsoft Office software programs. Able to work independently as well as within a team and across functional boundaries. Basic project management skills. Able to navigate change and help assist others through change. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of prior experience in management of labor/service contracts. Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, Power BI systems. Prior experience in land‑based construction activities (Pad construction, NDE, Hydrovac, Survey, and other construction related activities). #J-18808-Ljbffr Airswift