Introduction

📍 Location: Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK 📅 Duration: 12-month contract (extension possible)
🏢 Work Model: On-site during training period, then hybrid (1 day remote per week)

What are you going to do 

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to support procurement and contract management activities for IT software agreements. This role will be responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, award, and post-award administration of software contracts, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating complex IT software contracts, managing stakeholders, and supporting sourcing initiatives within a structured procurement environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration of IT software contracts

  • Execute day-to-day procurement activities supporting the IT Software team

  • Negotiate various agreement types including:

    • Master Agreements

    • Statements of Work (SOW)

    • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

    • Proof of Concept (POC) agreements

  • Provide post-execution contract administration

  • Support invoice resolution and contract compliance

  • Conduct RFP processes using approved sourcing tools

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline contracting workflows

  • Manage assigned contracts while maintaining high stakeholder engagement

  • Mitigate procurement risks and support efforts to reduce total cost of ownership

  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and records in accordance with retention policies

  • Support internal and external audit activities

  • Partner with legal teams to ensure compliance with contractual clauses and regulatory requirements

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 10+ years of experience negotiating and managing IT software contracts

  • Experience negotiating agreements such as Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, and POCs

  • Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Procurement experience within the energy industry

  • Experience working with SAP and Icertis

  • Knowledge of IT software procurement channels (OEMs, resellers, etc.)

  • Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and support critical business decisions

Closing: 22 April 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-281795

RM

Corporate recruiter

Rachel Marques

Contact

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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