Contracts Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Wood PLC Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

This position provides Supply Chain support to our Corp. Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) organization, for software licensing, IT hardware, IT/OT security, networking & telecom, professional/consulting services and/or managed service programs. You will proactively support a specific D&IT capability stream, managing your client's respective projects, suppliers, and contracts.

Location: Houston, TX - NOT hybrid schedule, full time in office

Contract Duration: This is a 12 month project

Other: Additional benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more), All offers of employment subject to passing of drug & alcohol screening

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proactively manages Corp. D&IT suppliers and contracts Efficiently responds to D&IT client requests
  • Actively collaborates, aligns, and drives business value opportunities with D&IT clients
  • Conducts key supplier analysis and/or market analysis and raises concerns / opportunities with &IT clients and/or Supply Chain management
  • Proactively engages clients to understand and align on future programs & plans Manage all aspects D&IT contracts portfolio, ensuring alignment with client's requirements, such as annual renewals, contract renegotiations, license optimization & compliance, service level agreements and post-award contract management plans Identifies unique sourcing strategies
  • Negotiates solid contractual and commercial terms and conditions
  • Understands and adheres to Corp. Supply Chain standard (policy)
  • Maintain contracts portfolio and conducts all sourcing events in SMART (GEP) P2P tool
  • Engages with Legal and respective Core-Clause owners to deliver favorable contractual terms & conditions

Critical Skills:

Strategic Sourcing and Contracts/Category Management expertise Technical Sourcing & Contracting competencies in:

Hardware, networking, on-prem software, Cloud / SaaS (Software as a Service), including PaaS / aaS (Platform / Infrastructure as a Service) Lean-agile contracting methodologies, as it relates to software implementation and the solution integrators Large, complex IT software contracts

Migrating internal IT support to Manage Service Providers (MSPs) Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility, and positivity

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic/Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, other related field, or foreign equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in Information Technology and/or Supply Chain
Preferred:

  • Intermediate proficiency with Contract Management / R2P Systems (i.e. SMART, SAP, etc.) and complete Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Power BI)
  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
  • Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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