Dagen · 3 weeks ago
Principal, Sourcing and Contracts, Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expDagen is seeking a Sourcing & Contracts Principal for Engineering Services to partner with internal stakeholders across various teams. The role involves leading sourcing and procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies while maximizing value in support of business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of procurement strategies and advising on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives
Apply advanced supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented
Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required
Lead vendor pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, issue Service Orders or author Task Orders for the purchase of engineering, regulatory and/or project development services
Facilitate pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs
Able to negotiate advanced services terms and conditions, scopes of work, and pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities
Collaborate and serve as a liaison with internal cross-function teams to ensure proper documentation, contract compliance and to integrate project specific requirements
Ensure internal reviews and approvals are received from key stakeholders for contract deviations that arise during negotiations
Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration, Risk Management and Legal
Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures
Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages
Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis
Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships
Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
Coach and mentor others within the Supply Chain team sharing experiences and knowledge across disciplines
Perform other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field
7 to 10 years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or engineering, regulatory and/or project development scopes
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in sourcing, contracting and procurement processes
Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions
Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail
Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports
Essential grammar knowledge and punctuation proficiency for technical and commercial writing
Adept understanding of commercial terms and conditions in contracting
Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required
Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required
May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours
Preferred
Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred
Legal experience desired
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired
Company
Dagen
Located deep in the heart of the energy industry Dagen offers our partners an unmatched depth of industry-specific hiring expertise in not only oil and gas environments but many industries that make Houston the most desired place to build a career.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tiffany Wallace
Founder and CEO
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