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Job Summary
We are seeking a Contract Specialist for our Energy client in West Houston. This is a critical role encompassing solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of Information Technology Software contracts.

This full-time role (40 hours/week) for a 1-year contract and offers a pay rate up to $64/hour based on experience, and a consistent schedule onsite 4 days/ week and 1 day remote.

Essential Job Functions:
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:
o Negotiating various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOW's, NDA's, POC's, etc.) o Post execution contract administration o Invoice resolution o Conducting RFP's in Company's approved sourcing tool o Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes.
o Managing assigned software contract assignments effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management.
o Mitigating procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value.
o Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies.
o Collaborating with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes.

What You'll Need:
* Bachelor's 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.

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