Contracts Advisor; Oil and Gas

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Join a company driving the future of energy with smart, sustainable solutions. Work on impactful initiatives that integrate technology, reduce risk, and streamline business operations—while collaborating with diverse internal teams. This is a hybrid opportunity at a major utility provider known for innovation, growth, and strategic leadership in the energy sector.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Contracts Advisor to support our prestigious client in the energy industry. This is a high-impact role for a contract management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to lead process improvements and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. You’ll engage directly with legal, procurement, and cybersecurity teams while shaping the evolution of contracting practices through advanced technology and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Enhance contracting processes through strategic redesign and the integration of new technologies.
• Utilize contract management platforms and contribute to the development of an AI playbook to improve contract quality and cycle times.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies and meet high standards of operational excellence.
• Align contract strategy with company goals through cross-departmental collaboration.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Cybersecurity, and HSE to identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Provide expert-level support and mentorship within the contracts function.
• Support complex sourcing events, M&A activity, and other strategic projects.
• Develop and implement policies that improve compliance and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the creation and adoption of category strategies with measurable business impact.
• Manage high-risk, high-value contracts and foster long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Drive adoption of best practices in contract strategy across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (may be waived based on experience).
• At least 7 years of contract management and negotiation experience within a large organization.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in direct or indirect procurement.
• Proficient in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Extensive knowledge of category management and contract negotiation methodologies.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multiple stakeholders including Legal, IT, and HSE.
• Proven ability to assess, manage, and mitigate contractual risks.
• Experience deploying contract management systems or similar business tools.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills aligned to enterprise goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Management
• Industries Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Manufacturing

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