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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $50/hour DOE
• Location: Houston, TX 
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays

• Responsible for coordinating end to end contracting from requirements definition, bidding, sourcing, negotiating, and securing agreements
• Responsible for contract planning, engaging with business owners, determining contract strategy, selecting contracting methods, identification of contract risks and putting in place risk mitigation, negotiation and finalization of contracts and handover to business owners
• Responsible for evaluating supplier performance and communicating results to operations; maintaining compliance with materials and services contracts
• Interfaces with various levels of management and reports to the Contracts Manager
• Support business with Contracting requests and determines Contract Strategy (existing agreement, new agreement, sourcing, bidding etc.)
• Manage development, evaluation and execution of contracts and amendments for materials and services (M&S), professional services, or other contracts including related controls and approvals
• Identifies, develops and implements opportunities for cost savings in contracting. (i.e., terms and rate negotiations, renewals, service levels, etc.); works with legal for endorsement on changes to model agreements
• Supports business in review and preparing Scopes of Work for contracts
• Monitors contract and ensures that renewal or replacement contracts are in place such that there are not lapses in service availability
• Leads bidding activities for projects and other scenarios, as required, including providing advisory activities/recommendations on scopes of work, required exhibits, and other bid documents
• Excellent customer service while interfacing with suppliers and other functions such as business owners legal, finance, tax, health and safety
• Perform Supplier Qualification on vendors Client would do business with financial considerations, safety, references, IT risks, technical capabilities, any conflicts, etc
• Analyze and document contract deliverables and requirements (KPI’s) and monitors for efficiency.  Identifies process improvement activities
• Participates in internal assessments and in resolution of gaps
• Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management
• Maintains documentation and records per records retention policy
• Supports P2P activities; identifies, develops and implements opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements
• Provide updates and reports regarding contracting / purchasing status to stakeholders and management on a regular basis.  Proven contracting experience for materials, services and ability to be flexible across all categories

• Minimum education required of the position.  A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with 5 or more years of experience in contracts will be considered in lieu of a degree

• Minimum experience required of the position: 5+ years related contracting / procurement / supply chain experience.  2-5+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas (Mid-Stream LNG a plus)

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Open Text a plus

• Clear understanding of contracting and procurement processes.  Ability to action all steps in the contracting process.  Ability to improve processes and procedures

• Excellent analytical skills

• Strong negotiation skills.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong ability to coordinate and lead the bidding process

• Strong understanding of control principles

• Excellent presentation skills

• Demonstrates initiative and excellent time management skills

• Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management

• Ability to ensure contracts and projects are moved to completion

• High School diploma or GED required

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading LNG company headquartered in Houston, TX and places value on being accessible to colleagues at every level of the organization. This includes fostering relationships with their customers, as well as to their community involvement and environmental stewardship.