Contract Conformance Specialist

Summary:

• Duration: 12 Months
• Work Mode: Hybrid schedule
• Location: Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex agreements using company-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 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 company policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, including the Contracts Policy and SCM Process Framework.
• Exercise judgment in resolving contractual issues within approved risk tolerances; escalate matters involving material risk, non-standard terms, or significant financial exposure.
• Work closely with SCM sourcing and operations personnel to support contracting activities.
• Liaise with Legal Services for advice, escalation of non-standard terms, and alignment on risk positions.
• Interact with business stakeholders to clarify requirements, explain contractual implications, and support informed decision-making.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding contract terms, conditions, and negotiation outcomes.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong understanding of contract law and related risks.
• 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 Skills:

• Completion of an SCM-related professional certification, such as PMAC or ISM, is considered an asset.