Coordinator, Senior Contract Job (Houston, TX, US)

Coordinator, Senior Contract-0004EL

Description

The Senior Contract Coordinator is an integral part of the sourcing and supply chain management team, and has opportunity for promotion based on performance and experience gained. The Senior Contract Coordinator works in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the life-cycle of the company's service and purchase contracts needed for day-to-day operations and engineering projects.
  
• Track the negotiations, execution and maintenance of contracts.
  
• Review, analyze and process contract requests as they are submitted.
  
• Interface with internal stakeholders to determine critical need.
  
• Work with Safety, Compliance, Risk and Legal departments to identify the requirements needed for contracts.
  
• Issue contracts along with any additional requirements.
  
• Coordinate negotiations and communicate contract status with suppliers and internal clients.
  
• Maintain a contract database that reflects the contract status and supplier information.
  
• Prepare reports.
  
• Update contract forms as requested by legal and risk.
  
• Support the sourcing group to facilitate alliance agreements and amendments.
  
• Work with Accounting to set up supplier information.
  
• Back-up to Senior Contracts Administrator.
  
• Review contract edits and negotiate based on Company policies.
  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  
• A Paralegal Certification is preferred.
  
• A minimum of four years related work experience is required.
  
• Basic understanding of the contracting process is required.
  
• The ability to negotiate basic terms and conditions with suppliers is required.
  
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite of products is required.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
• Must be highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; with demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts (such as strategic sourcing process) and subject areas (contract management) rapidly and proficiently.

Primary Location: USA-Texas-Houston
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No

Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Organization: Supply Chain Management
Job: Commercial
Job Level: Individual Contributor