Contracts Specialist

Alaska-Santos • Anchorage, AK

3d

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist manages the complete end-to-end contract management process, with a particular focus on procurement interface management, strategy, and execution. Working closely with functional leaders and other stakeholders, the role supports timely selection of contractors and delivery of outcomes for OSA's contract requirements.

The position provides procurement oversight and contract support, helps establish standardization, sparing, and supplier relationship strategies, and supports contracting objectives and strategies within SAP. It executes sourcing strategies for materials under Santos framework agreements and price books, seeks best value and long-term total cost of ownership, and develops approaches to optimize third-party spend.

The role covers contract formation and management, including drafting, interpretation, negotiation, review, and administration of complex customer agreements. It provides objective contract evaluations and guidance, communicates contractual rights and obligations to internal stakeholders, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across functions to support standardization and organizational effectiveness. The Contracts Specialist also supports cost and cash-flow targets while minimizing negotiation risk, builds strong customer and stakeholder relationships, and adheres to company processes and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of broad experience in contracts, purchasing, or legal disciplines.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate field.
• Extensive knowledge of contracting principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience in oil and gas.
• Knowledge of and experience with lump-sum, unit-rate, and reimbursable contracting.
• Experience managing FEED, EPC, and EPCM contractors.
• Strong contractor management and contract administration knowledge and experience.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact at all levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end contract management process, with a focus on procurement interface management, strategy, and execution.
• Work with functional leaders and stakeholders to select contractors and deliver outcomes for OSA's contract requirements in a timely manner.
• Provide procurement oversight and contract support.
• Agree and implement standardization, sparing, and supplier relationship strategies.
• Support contracting objectives and strategies within SAP.
• Execute sourcing strategies for company material needs under Santos framework agreements and price books.
• Seek best value for purchases and long-term total cost of ownership, and develop strategies to optimize third-party spend.
• Handle contract formation and management, including drafting, interpretation, negotiation, review, and administration of complex customer agreements.
• Provide independent and objective contract evaluations, advice, and guidance to functions.
• Roll out final contracts and inform internal stakeholders of contractual rights, obligations, and terms and conditions.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate across teams and functions to support organizational effectiveness and standardization.
• Support cost targets and cash flow while minimizing risk in contract negotiations.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders and support high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to company processes and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior