Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contract Specialist

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Contract (12 Months)

Hourly Rate: $55.00 - $58.00 / Per Hour

Summary: The Contract Specialist will execute day-to-day procurement activities, mainly focusing on negotiating and executing contracts in support of the Information Technology Software team. Solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of Information Technology Software contracts

Duties:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience negotiating IT Software contracts (Masters, SOW's, NDA's, POC's, etc.)
• Bachelor degree

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