Sr. Specialist, Contracts
About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Contracts, the Sr. Specialist, Contracts leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle activities for complex, high-value commercial agreements. The role manages sourcing events, competitive bidding, negotiations, contract drafting, and post-award administration while ensuring alignment with company governance, risk frameworks, and business objectives. It collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve commercial outcomes, maintain contractual compliance, and improve sourcing and contracting processes. This is a strategic, hands-on role in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The position operates in a professional office environment, with occasional work within or outside a complex construction environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment and is primarily sedentary, though it requires standing or sitting continuously for a full shift. The role also involves movement around office or site facilities and may require wearing PPE. Applicants hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of contract management experience in the energy sector, particularly involving strategic sourcing and PSA and MSA contracts.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization and succeeding in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives.
- Excellent negotiation skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills and ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
Nice To Haves
- National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) affiliation or credential.
- Supply Chain certification such as CPSM, CCCM, CPCM, CSCP, MCIPS, or another relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events for high-value and high-risk contracts, including planning, market analysis, competitive bidding, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
- Develop sourcing strategies based on market intelligence, supplier capability, spend analysis, risk assessment, and business requirements.
- Prepare and manage RFI and RFP packages, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with company standards.
- Coordinate fair and transparent bid evaluations across technical, commercial, and legal teams, including price normalization and consensus scoring.
- Prepare award recommendations and obtain approvals in accordance with Delegation of Authority.
- Lead commercial negotiations for MPSA, MSA, FEED, EPC, and similar agreements to secure optimal pricing, terms, and risk allocation.
- Draft, redline, and revise contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate commercial and contractual risk.
- Maintain version control and the accuracy and integrity of negotiation documentation.
- Support post-award transition, including supplier kickoff, contract handover, and communication of key contractual obligations.
- Track deliverables, obligations, milestones, and performance to ensure contract compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues, disputes, or claims.
- Prepare and issue amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with stakeholders.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract records in the contract management system.
- Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with internal governance, procedures, and audit requirements.
- Develop and improve standard templates, playbooks, and tools for sourcing and contracting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Build strong internal and external relationships and proactively anticipate business needs and challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
