Introduction

Brunel Energy is working with a major Oil and Gas company, looking to hire a Contracts Lead to support business from their Spring, TX campus for a 1-year contract.

The Contracts Lead is responsible for managing portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling efficient and effective purchase of goods and services (from purchase to pay) with a focus on business value, on time delivery, and cycle time. The ideal candidate works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

What are you going to do 

Main Functions:

  • Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk.
  • Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs.
  • Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized.
  • Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments.
  • Ensures contract compliance and utilization
  • Monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc.
  • Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems.
  • Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio.
  • Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations.
  • Provides fit-for-risk process improvements.
  • Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions.
  • Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.

What we offer 

Why work through Brunel? We start with competitive rates, a comprehensive benefits package and a safe on-boarding process. With our industry insights and recruiter expertise, we are supporting projects and clients worldwide. With Brunel you gain experience and expertise, building on your skills and developing your career further.