Senior Contract Conformance Specialist
- Pay: $56.00 – $59.00/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Houston, TX 77079 (Hybrid)
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
- This position provides senior‑level Supply Chain Management (SCM) contracts support for complex agreements across the company.
- The role is accountable for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contractual terms using established templates, policies, and approved positions, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
- Partners closely with SCM, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver consistent, compliant, and efficient contracting outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex agreements (e.g., Service Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Engineering Service Agreements) using client‑approved contract templates and standard clauses.
- Facilitate and support supplier negotiations on contractual terms and conditions within defined risk parameters, escalating non‑standard or high‑risk deviations to Legal or senior SCM leaders as required.
- Coordinate internal input from SCM personnel, Legal, and other functional stakeholders to consolidate positions and resolve contractual issues.
- Review and respond to supplier redlines by applying approved contractual standards, past precedents, and documented risk guidance.
- Provide contract drafting and negotiation support to SCM and business stakeholders to enable timely sourcing and procurement activities.
- Advise on appropriate contract type selection in alignment with SCM policies, processes, and approved sourcing strategies.
- Support contract execution processes by handing off finalized agreements to SCM teams for PO or Master Agreement release.
- Maintain contract records, documentation, and lifecycle status updates in designated systems to support auditability and compliance.
- Promote consistent application of approved contract language, processes, and best practices within the SCM Contracts Center.
- Ensure compliance with client’s policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, including the Contracts Policy and SCM Process Framework.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible and related experience in the supply chain field or in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Experience drafting complex agreements and negotiating contract terms & conditions.
- Advanced communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and persuasive talents.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of contract law and related risks.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy skillset.
- Proficient with enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a SCM related professional certification, such as PMAC or ISM, is considered an asset.
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