Contract Specialist III - IT Software

Contract Specialist III - IT Software

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Contract Specialist III - IT Software with our oil and gas client in Houston, TX. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description

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.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io