Contract Specialist III- IT Procurement 7973

Position: Contract Specialist III- IT Procurement Position Type: W2 Contract Position Location: Houston, TX Job Description: Responsibilities May Include: Solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of Information Technology software, hardware, maintenance, and services. Executing day-to-day procurement activities in support of the Information Technology organization, including but not limited to: Agreement/contract/amendment negotiation Contract administration Invoice resolution, supplier relations management, etc. Contribute to Procurement goals and objectives by negotiating and executing Master Agreements and commercial strategies. Support local implementation, adoption, and compliance with Contracting Standards & Procedures. Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes. Manage assigned categories effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management. Mitigate procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value. Maintain appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies. Support periodic audit activities. Resolvecontract issues/disputes (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) Collaboratewith Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes. Position Requirements Basic / Required: Bachelor degree or 8 years equivalent experience with Procurement and/or Information Technology business. Experience with purchase orders, sourcing, negotiations, and contracting. Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SAP, Icertis, and other procurement technologies. Experience leading multiple Procurement initiatives concurrently across sourcing, contracting, materials management, and/or Procure-To-Pay (P2P). Preferred Requirements: Procurement experience in the energy industry. Ability to interface across functions and with key stakeholders in a matrixed organization. Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to negotiate and influence critical decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interactive CAD Services, Inc.