Contract Specialist
Brunel, Houston, TX, United States
Location:
Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK
Work Model:
On-site during training period, then hybrid (1 day remote per week)
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced
Contract Specialist III
to support procurement and contract management activities for
IT software agreements . This role will be responsible for the
solicitation, negotiation, award, and post-award administration of software contracts , while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating
complex IT software contracts , managing stakeholders, and supporting sourcing initiatives within a structured procurement environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage
solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration
of IT software contracts
Execute day-to-day procurement activities supporting the
IT Software team
Negotiate various agreement types including:
Master Agreements
Statements of Work (SOW)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Proof of Concept (POC) agreements
Provide
post-execution contract administration
Support
invoice resolution and contract compliance
Conduct
RFP processes
using approved sourcing tools
Identify opportunities for
process improvement
to streamline contracting workflows
Manage assigned contracts while maintaining
high stakeholder engagement
Mitigate procurement risks and support efforts to
reduce total cost of ownership
Maintain accurate
contract documentation and records
in accordance with retention policies
Support
internal and external audit activities
Partner with
legal teams
to ensure compliance with contractual clauses and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience
negotiating and managing
IT software contracts
Experience negotiating agreements such as
Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, and POCs
Strong
contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Procurement experience within the
energy industry
Experience working with
SAP and Icertis
Knowledge of
IT software procurement channels
(OEMs, resellers, etc.)
Strong
analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to
influence stakeholders and support critical business decisions
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Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK
Work Model:
On-site during training period, then hybrid (1 day remote per week)
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced
Contract Specialist III
to support procurement and contract management activities for
IT software agreements . This role will be responsible for the
solicitation, negotiation, award, and post-award administration of software contracts , while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating
complex IT software contracts , managing stakeholders, and supporting sourcing initiatives within a structured procurement environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage
solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration
of IT software contracts
Execute day-to-day procurement activities supporting the
IT Software team
Negotiate various agreement types including:
Master Agreements
Statements of Work (SOW)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Proof of Concept (POC) agreements
Provide
post-execution contract administration
Support
invoice resolution and contract compliance
Conduct
RFP processes
using approved sourcing tools
Identify opportunities for
process improvement
to streamline contracting workflows
Manage assigned contracts while maintaining
high stakeholder engagement
Mitigate procurement risks and support efforts to
reduce total cost of ownership
Maintain accurate
contract documentation and records
in accordance with retention policies
Support
internal and external audit activities
Partner with
legal teams
to ensure compliance with contractual clauses and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience
negotiating and managing
IT software contracts
Experience negotiating agreements such as
Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, and POCs
Strong
contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Procurement experience within the
energy industry
Experience working with
SAP and Icertis
Knowledge of
IT software procurement channels
(OEMs, resellers, etc.)
Strong
analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to
influence stakeholders and support critical business decisions
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