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Excelerate Energy · 15 hours ago

Contracts and Sourcing Specialist

The Woodlands, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Excelerate Energy is focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy. The Contracts and Sourcing Specialist will manage contract processes, engage in negotiations, and oversee sourcing activities to ensure compliance and optimize supplier relationships.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting and Review: Creating new contracts, reviewing existing ones, and ensuring they align with company objectives and legal requirements

Negotiation: Participating in negotiations with internal and external parties to finalize contract terms and conditions

Contract Lifecycle Management: Managing the entire contract process from initiation to closeout, including amendments, renewals, and terminations

Compliance: Ensuring contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies

Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and organized records of all contract-related documents

Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with legal, procurement, sales, and other relevant teams to facilitate contract management

Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with contract terms and conditions

Performance Monitoring: Tracking contract performance and key milestones, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines

Reporting: Providing regular reports to stakeholders on contract status, performance, and any issues

Supplier Identification and Categorization: search for potential suppliers (for procurement) through categorization of scope/discipline and procurement needs

Evaluation and Selection: assess the qualifications, capabilities, and reliability of suppliers, involving vetting process for compliance regulations, RFP/RFQ processes for bidding and tendering management

Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers for ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes

Negotiation: negotiate pricing, and terms with suppliers, and also manage supplier agreements and schedules by ensuring compliance with company policies

Cost Management: optimize costs, minimize risks, and ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards within the supply chain process

Data Management and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of sourcing activities, tracking key metrics, and generating reports are also part of their responsibilities

Develop strategic sourcing strategies

Collaborate with Sourcing Lead/Technical teams/Business Management as appropriate to prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) and support negotiations and final supplier selection/award to optimize service/product quality, total cost and lead-time

Collaborate with ensuring that contractors are onboarded prior to engagement including applicable signing of None-Disclosure Agreements and other agreements, as well as compliance documents

Qualification

Contract Lifecycle ManagementProcurement/Supply Chain ManagementNegotiationSupplier EvaluationData ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with contract lifecycle management processes

Knowledge of Procurement/Supply Chain Management (a solid understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and contracts are crucial)