Contract Specialist
ClearpointCo, Houston, TX, United States
The Contract Specialist will solicitate, negotiate, 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.
Duties
Negotiating various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.).
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 the companies clause owner requirements and legal statutes.
Requirements
10+ years experience negotiating IT Software contract s (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)
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.
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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.
Duties
Negotiating various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.).
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 the companies clause owner requirements and legal statutes.
Requirements
10+ years experience negotiating IT Software contract s (Masters, SOW’s, NDA’s, POC’s, etc.)
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.
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