Commercial Strategy Specialist III

Danos, LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Commercial Strategy Specialist III supports multiple Facilities & Construction service categories by developing and executing sourcing and commercial strategies, managing contracts, and supporting capital and operational initiatives across a wide range of stakeholders.The ideal candidate has strong contract management, sourcing strategy, and negotiation experience, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while building effective supplier relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing labor or service contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and spend analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to present to individuals and groups internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic analytical tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to adapt to change and support others through change
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, agility and fit for duty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, and/or Power BI
• Prior experience supporting land‑based construction activities, including pad construction, hydrovac, NDE, survey, and inspection services

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial and sourcing strategies for facilities and construction capital projects, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule.
• Support multiple service categories, including but not limited to: D&C / F&C Pad Construction
• Hydrovac
• NDE
• Survey
• Painting & Coating
• Inspection Services
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact between internal proponents, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Track and evaluate sourcing effectiveness through spend analysis, market research, and supplier engagement.
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction and value‑creation opportunities without impacting quality or safety.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFP issuance, bid evaluation, negotiation, and award decisions.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate contracts (MSAs, commercial agreements, purchase orders) in coordination with Legal.
• Manage contract lifecycles, including renewals, amendments, and change orders.
• Execute sourcing and procurement activities using ERP and sourcing platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
• Develop bid packages, sourcing strategies, and evaluation matrices.
• Resolve contract and commercial disputes related to scope, pricing, and performance.
• Interface with internal groups including: Internal Audit (supplier audits)
• Accounts Payable (invoice reconciliation)
• HSE (contractor safety programs)
• Risk Management (insurance requirements)
• Supplier Registration and Contract Management teams
• Monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding capacity, capability, cost competitiveness, and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees