Contracts Specialist III

The Bergaila Companies•Houston, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We put the 'unity' in 'opportunity.' Opportunity Snapshot Compensation: $57/hour Locations: Houston, TX Assignment Duration: 12 months + Work Schedule: 9/80 in office, hybrid Comprehensive benefits with 401(k), Holidays and PTO Must have SAP & Ariba experience! Responsibilities Develop and implement commercial strategies for capital projects within budget and on time while building long-term supplier relationships Track the effectiveness of commercial strategies through spend analysis, market research, and supplier/proponent engagement Continuously seek and execute improvement opportunities to reduce overall cost without impacting quality Manage the proponent requirements and corresponding procurement strategies and contracts for assigned service categories as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, supplier representatives, and other key stakeholders Monitor market intelligence, source suppliers, issue RFPs, and evaluate, analyze, negotiate, and award/decline price proposals for assigned categories Prepare, submit and negotiate the contract terms and conditions with Legal’s support (master service agreements, commercial agreements, purchase orders, etc.) Work within Client's ERP System SAP/Ariba for issuing purchase orders, sourcing events and strategies, and contract lifecycle Work with proponents to develop sourcing/bid and evaluation matrix documents. Execute the bidding process utilizing standard and repeatable means of recording communication, bid evaluation, and document storage within Ariba Actively participate in conflict resolution by managing contracts regarding change orders and various other project issues Manage contract renewals and amendments Monitor assigned contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions Maintain regular communications with suppliers to determine capacity, competency, and cost competitiveness while also participating in supplier performance meetings Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, or Engineering required Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract/spend analytical skills Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, coherent manner – both written and verbally Strong time management skills, highly organized, and detail oriented Ability to speak to and present to individuals and groups within Client and externally with suppliers Strong knowledge of basic analytical and Microsoft Office software programs Able to work independently as well as within a team and across functional boundaries Basic project management skills Able to navigate change and help assist others through change 5+ years of prior experience in management of labor/service contracts Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, Power BI systems Prior experience in land-based construction activities (Pad construction, NDE, Hydrovac, Survey, and other construction related activities) The Bergaila Way: The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice. Client Overview: Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, or Engineering required
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract/spend analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate thoughts in a clear, concise, coherent manner – both written and verbally
Strong time management skills, highly organized, and detail oriented
Ability to speak to and present to individuals and groups within Client and externally with suppliers
Strong knowledge of basic analytical and Microsoft Office software programs
Able to work independently as well as within a team and across functional boundaries
Basic project management skills
Able to navigate change and help assist others through change
5+ years of prior experience in management of labor/service contracts
Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Spotfire, Power BI systems
Prior experience in land-based construction activities (Pad construction, NDE, Hydrovac, Survey, and other construction related activities)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial strategies for capital projects within budget and on time while building long-term supplier relationships
Track the effectiveness of commercial strategies through spend analysis, market research, and supplier/proponent engagement
Continuously seek and execute improvement opportunities to reduce overall cost without impacting quality
Manage the proponent requirements and corresponding procurement strategies and contracts for assigned service categories as the central point of contact between business unit proponents, supplier representatives, and other key stakeholders
Monitor market intelligence, source suppliers, issue RFPs, and evaluate, analyze, negotiate, and award/decline price proposals for assigned categories
Prepare, submit and negotiate the contract terms and conditions with Legal’s support (master service agreements, commercial agreements, purchase orders, etc.)
Work within Client's ERP System SAP/Ariba for issuing purchase orders, sourcing events and strategies, and contract lifecycle
Work with proponents to develop sourcing/bid and evaluation matrix documents.
Execute the bidding process utilizing standard and repeatable means of recording communication, bid evaluation, and document storage within Ariba
Actively participate in conflict resolution by managing contracts regarding change orders and various other project issues
Manage contract renewals and amendments
Monitor assigned contracts to ensure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions
Maintain regular communications with suppliers to determine capacity, competency, and cost competitiveness while also participating in supplier performance meetings