Contract Specialist III - IT Software

Contract Specialist III - IT Software

Location: On-Site @ P66 Office in Bartlesville, OK or Houston TX. No remote option. Hybrid 1 day a week after training period. Contract length: 1 year, extension possible. Interview process: virtual interview. Reason for opening: New position.

Position Overview

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.