Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Contract Specialist to work on a 3 month contract in Rodeo, CA.
Main Responsibilities:
- Execute day-to-day procurement activities in support of the refinery
- Support the implementation, adoption, and compliance of Contracting Standards & Procedures
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes
- Manage designated categories effectively and efficiently with high stakeholder engagement
- Executes the contracting processes (i.e., contract strategies and development, sourcing, contracting, purchase orders, and supplier management)
- Develops sound, fit-for-purpose contracts of the highest standard, and to the schedule requirements of the business
- Complies with Procurement Policy, Internal Control Standards, Contracting Standards, and Key Procedures
- Supports continuous improvement efforts to streamline contract management processes and attain the highest level of customer service
- Supports the development and continuous improvement of standard contracting templates and contract clauses
- Strives to achieve in all aspects of contracts excellence, planning, solicitation, development, negotiation, execution, and operationalization
- Applies knowledge of commercial contract law and company guidelines, practices, and requirements to develop appropriate terms and conditions
- Implements new contracts, uploads contracts into the Global Contracts Management System (Ariba), and ensures effective transition of contract terms to business stakeholders
- Supports implementation of contracts and OLAs (where applicable) in Ariba or SAP
- Develops master agreements, contract service call-offs (scopes and comps), amendments, and contract addendums
- Maintains appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies and supports required audit activities
- Drives formal RFx (requests for information, proposals, or quotes) through Ariba; performs pre-bid / pre-award meetings; analyzes the suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost, safety, and quality assurance; prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.
- Supports consultation regarding post-award contract disputes
- Manages stakeholder communications regarding contract process changes
- Resolves contract issues (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) associated with purchase agreements and deliverables, as required
- Works with Legal to ensure compliance with all requirements and legal statutes of the company
- Purchasing and making decisions that result in the optimal cost of ownership for services acquisitions, including adherence to a standard purchasing process, creating purchase orders, and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment
Main requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant discipline
- 1 or more years of procurement-related experience in the energy industry with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
- Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SAP, Ariba, and other procurement technologies
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence critical decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 or more years of procurement experience in the energy industry with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
- Experience leading multiple Procurement initiatives concurrently across sourcing, contracting, materials management, and Procure-To-Pay (P2P)
- Functional & technical knowledge of materials/services sourcing, contracting, requisitioning, and purchasing processes.