Contract Specialist III

Job Title:

Contract Specialist III

Location:

Houston, TX (No remote option). Zip Code: 77042.

Duration: 12 months.

Start Date:

Immediate.

Pay Rate: $48.67 to $60 per hour.

Keyword's: #Houston jobs, #Contract Specialist jobs.

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, paid time off (including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law).

• Solicitation, negotiation, award, and post award administration of Information Technology Software contracts.
• Executing day‑to‑day procurement activities, mainly focusing on negotiating and executing contracts in support of the Information Technology Software team, including but not limited to:
  • Negotiating various types of agreements in support of IT Software (Masters, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, etc.)
  • Post‑execution contract administration
  • Invoice resolution
  • Conducting RFPs in the company’s approved sourcing tool
  • Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes.
  • Managing assigned software contract assignments effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management.
  • Mitigating procurement risks, while reducing total cost of ownership without negatively affecting value.
  • Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies.
  • Supporting periodic audit activities.
  • Collaborating with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes.

• Bachelor degree.
• Minimum 10 years experience negotiating IT Software contracts (Masters, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, etc.).

• Procurement experience in the energy industry.
• Proficient in SAP and Icertis.
• Advanced understanding of IT Software Buying Channels (OEM, Resellers, etc.).
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to negotiate and influence critical decisions.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.