Contract Manager - Onsite

• Execution of strategic & tactical sourcing processes (RFP, RFI, RFx) for 3rd party non-hydrocarbon spend, incorporating local market intelligence, conducting sourcing events, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract award & execution. 
• Manages contracting activity for a portfolio of spend categories to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit from supply chain improvements and strategic initiatives. 
• Conducts contract negotiations & redlines for all new agreements, contract expirations and renewals, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the contract development and execution process.
• Develops and implements clear and concise supply contracts, aligned with contract templates and considering all legal and commercial dimensions, including remuneration mechanisms, key risks (supply, commercial, legal), and exit strategies.
• Reviews contract performance and ensure compliance with contract pricing, terms and conditions and service levels; Assists with Supplier Performance Management to minimize contract value leakage and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensures appropriate contract files and managed and maintained in accordance with the Contract Administration process, document retention policy and audit activity.
• Ensures stakeholders understand all key terms and conditions of an agreement, including business risk, commercial implications and commitments made, prior to contract execution; Outlines any deviations to the clients' standard templates, including Terms and Conditions.
• Builds credibility with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adoption of center-led sourcing and procurement initiatives; Ensures collaborative interaction to understand operational needs, while providing effective and efficient support to the overall business.
• Tracks and maintains measurable performance metrics for the site contracting and sourcing activities to include (but not limited to) spend under management, compliance to category strategies, internal order placement performance, and Value Creation.
• Enables compliance with standardized contracting and procurement practices and procedures for all key areas within the Supply Chain Function, including contracting strategy, sourcing, contract templates, supply risk management, contractor management and procure-to-pay process.
• Serves as peer mentor for team, providing guidance and instruction to less experienced team members.
• Provides guidance to less experienced Specialists on complex/escalated issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Management or related field
• 5 years Procurement, Contract Administration or related experience 
• 2 years of RFx Experience