Contract Advisor

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States CenterPoint Energy Full time

**Date**:May 6, 2024

**Location**: Houston, TX, US, 77002

**Company**:CenterPoint Energy

**CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.**

**Our Vision**: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

**Our Commitment**:CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

**Job Summary**

**The Contracts Advisor reports to the Manager - Contracts & Commercial Excellence as part of the CenterPoint Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing organization. The Advisor will assist the Procurement department with contract creation, negotiation, and management execution to ensure operational excellence and compliance with CenterPoint Energy Policies. This role will be instrumental in re-imagining and continuously improving contracting processes, recommending technology improvements and enhancements, and leveraging existing technology platforms to streamline cycle times and improve contract quality and compliance. The Advisor will partner with Strategic Sourcing specialists and Category Managers to conduct sourcing events and execute contracts which help the business achieve their short

**Essential Functions**
- **Process Enhancement**: Continuously assess and improve contracting processes by reimagining existing methods, integrating advanced technologies, and making strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
- **Technology Integration**: Utilize and optimize existing technology platforms to speed up contract cycle times and enhance the quality and compliance of contracts, including development of an Artificial Intelligence playbook utilizing available contract management software.
- **Compliance and Quality Assurance**: Ensure all contracts comply with CenterPoint Energy policies and maintain high standards of quality and operational excellence.
- **Strategic Alignment**: Support the achievement of the company’s short-term and long-term strategic goals by enhancing contracting practices and procedures.
- **Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate risks by collaborating with other departments such as Legal, Cyber Security, Insurance, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk management across contracts.
- **Cross-Departmental Collaboration**: Work closely with various stakeholder groups within the organization, including Procurement, Legal, and Cyber Security, to ensure contracts support the overall strategic objectives of the company.
- **Expertise and Support**: Provide deep commercial contracting expertise, assist in training team members, and offer hands-on support to ensure departmental goals are met.
- Essential Duties (cont.)- Assist in complex sourcing events, merger and acquisition activities or other special requests as needed.
- Develop and implement contract policies and procedures to ensure alignment with company strategies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with contract terms and compliance.
- Demonstrate ability to develop, present and gain consensus on complex category strategies.
- Successfully lead through influence, experience and bringing category strategies to adoption.
- Self-starter, energetic and motivated to influence the future of the organization.
- Directly involved in contract negotiations/relationship management of high complexity, high risk contracts with significant (potential) business strategy impacts.
- Creates a shared vision by embedding and integrating the role of strategic sourcing into various parts of the business.
- Other projects/activities/responsibilities as assigned

**Education Description**

**Experience**
- 7+ years of contract management and negotiation in a large organization supporting multiple stakeholders.
- 3+ years of Direct/Indirect procurement experience within a large organization supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in streamlining processes, implementing technological solutions, and improving operational efficiencies within the contracting or similar functions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contract negotiation and category management methodology.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups such as Procurement, Legal, IT, Cyber Security, Insurance, and HSE to manage risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
- Experience in identifying and managing legal, fi

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