Contract Specialist - IT Software

iSphere

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Detail Oriented, Enterprise Applications, Finance, IT Procurement, Information Technology Software, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Reseller Channel, SAP, Software Administration, Software Licenses, Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Contract Specialist - IT Software
Houston, TX | Onsite | 12+ month contract

iSphere is looking for a Contract Specialist with strong IT software procurement experience who understands that software negotiations are rarely just about the software anymore.Somewhere between licensing models, reseller layers, legal reviews, and "enterprise discounts," things get complicated fast.

This role supports enterprise IT software procurement activities with a heavy focus on negotiating, executing, and managing software agreements across a large corporate environment. The work includes contract negotiations, sourcing activities, post-award administration, vendor coordination, invoice resolution, audit support, and helping improve procurement processes that probably became overly complicated three software renewals ago.

The environment is fast-moving and stakeholder-heavy, so this role works closely with IT, Legal, Procurement, Finance, vendors, and business leadership teams.

What they're really looking for:
• 10+ years negotiating IT software contracts
• Strong experience with agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, and related contract structures
• Experience handling both contract negotiation and post-execution administration
• Ability to manage multiple software agreements and stakeholder groups at the same time
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience conducting RFPs and supporting sourcing activities
• Strong attention to detail without becoming "the process police"

Experience within the energy industry is a strong plus, especially around enterprise software procurement environments.

Experience with SAP, Icertis, software licensing models, OEM channels, resellers, and vendor management is also highly valuable here.

This role is a good fit for somebody who can balance risk, cost, legal requirements, and operational realities without turning every contract review into a six-month hostage negotiation.

The team needs somebody organized, practical, and comfortable pushing conversations forward while still protecting the company's interests. Because eventually somebody has to be the adult in the room when a vendor says their 14% annual uplift is "industry standard."

About the Company

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iSphere

iSphere provides our potential consultants with direct access to top area clients and decision makers frequently resulting in a quicker interview and hiring process. For our selected candidates, our recruiters provide resume and career coaching, interview preparation, knowledge of local compensation trends, and try to get to know you as a person all while providing as clear and consistent communication with you as possible.
Many of our consulting roles offer the possibility to transition to staff assignments with our client companies for those candidates that are interested and can serve as an excellent chance to try an environment out before making a long-term career commitment to an organization.
iSphere offers several choices of major medical plans as well as the opportunity to participate in 401K and profit sharing plans.
Client access, flexibility, and support for your long-term goals; get more at iSphere
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About iSphere
Building on a foundation of individual care and commitment for over 20 years, iSphere continues to grow by setting the standard for better service to both our IT consultants and the clients we serve.
As Corporate and Government solution strategists and architects, iSphere provides innovative products, professional services, and staff to help private and public sector clients achieve their goals and transform their technology driven business models. Clients partner with us to deliver successful business-IT strategy, top technology systems and bright IT talent.
Partners to the energy and financial trading, healthcare, education, and government  sectors, iSphere’s team of skilled consultants are experts at solving business and technology challenges with advanced IT solutions.
With an unflagging work ethic, a cohesive team, and a passion for innovative service and solutions, our clients know they can depend on iSphere.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://isphere.net