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Job Id:   Filled Position (Contract Role) Job Title:   Contract Procurement Specialist Location:  Houston, TX Resource Manager:  Gilbert Forcade Description: Position: Contract Procurement Specialist Location: Houston Duration: Contract 3-6mth with extension Contracting responsibilities: * Establish and monitor standardized contract terms and conditions. Liaise with Legal group; * Support acquisition analysis for contracted services by the acquisition target; * Consult to management on contracting issues; * Liaise with Audit on contract reviews; * Acts as a liaison for contracted services to litigations; Procurement responsibilities: * Develops and negotiates buying programs to ensure maximum cost-savings potential; * Review material requisitions to ensure they are properly approved; * Solicit material bids and perform bid analysis; * Place and expedite purchase orders to ensure material is received at the proper destination when required; * Work closely with receivers to ensure receipts in the PeopleSoft system are done in a timely manner so that the company can realize savings through discounts offered by vendors; * Work with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing problems * Communicate (written and verbal) with outside vendors; * Work closely with business unit receivers and requestors, vendors and accounts payable; Skills/Competencies: * Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes, best practices and tools and technologies including strategic sourcing, market analysis, contracting methodologies, principles of contract law and supplier performance management: * Ability to influence others through advice and insights; * Ability to negotiate commercial terms; * Ability to conduct a bid process; * Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various disciplines and levels within the organization; * Ability to organize and prioritize work activities to support business objectives; * Strong networking, interpersonal and collaboration skills; * Good communication and presentation skills; * Strong written, verbal and PC skills Qualifications: * At least 10 years of experience in a procurement/contracts role in the Oil & Gas industry * Experience in the Exploration and Production industry a plus * Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline. Experience negotiating service contracts and have experience using model service agreements in contracting for services Strong contracting skills, also ability to put material procurement packages together for engineered equipment.

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