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Join a company driving the future of energy with smart, sustainable solutions. Work on impactful initiatives that integrate technology, reduce risk, and streamline business operations—while collaborating with diverse internal teams. This is a hybrid opportunity at a major utility provider known for innovation, growth, and strategic leadership in the energy sector.
Primary Services is actively recruiting for a
Contracts Advisor
to support our prestigious client in the energy industry. This is a high-impact role for a contract management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to lead process improvements and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. You’ll engage directly with legal, procurement, and cybersecurity teams while shaping the evolution of contracting practices through advanced technology and strategic planning. Responsibilities Enhance contracting processes through strategic redesign and the integration of new technologies. Utilize contract management platforms and contribute to the development of an AI playbook to improve contract quality and cycle times. Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies and meet high standards of operational excellence. Align contract strategy with company goals through cross-departmental collaboration. Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Cybersecurity, and HSE to identify and mitigate contract risks. Provide expert-level support and mentorship within the contracts function. Support complex sourcing events, M&A activity, and other strategic projects. Develop and implement policies that improve compliance and support strategic initiatives. Lead the creation and adoption of category strategies with measurable business impact. Manage high-risk, high-value contracts and foster long-term stakeholder relationships. Drive adoption of best practices in contract strategy across the enterprise. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (may be waived based on experience). At least 7 years of contract management and negotiation experience within a large organization. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in direct or indirect procurement. Proficient in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements. Extensive knowledge of category management and contract negotiation methodologies. Demonstrated success collaborating with multiple stakeholders including Legal, IT, and HSE. Proven ability to assess, manage, and mitigate contractual risks. Experience deploying contract management systems or similar business tools. Strong strategic planning and execution skills aligned to enterprise goals. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Want to be notified of similar positions? Visit www.primaryservices.com/signup/ to sign up and have notifications delivered straight to your inbox! Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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Contracts Advisor
to support our prestigious client in the energy industry. This is a high-impact role for a contract management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to lead process improvements and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. You’ll engage directly with legal, procurement, and cybersecurity teams while shaping the evolution of contracting practices through advanced technology and strategic planning. Responsibilities Enhance contracting processes through strategic redesign and the integration of new technologies. Utilize contract management platforms and contribute to the development of an AI playbook to improve contract quality and cycle times. Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies and meet high standards of operational excellence. Align contract strategy with company goals through cross-departmental collaboration. Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Cybersecurity, and HSE to identify and mitigate contract risks. Provide expert-level support and mentorship within the contracts function. Support complex sourcing events, M&A activity, and other strategic projects. Develop and implement policies that improve compliance and support strategic initiatives. Lead the creation and adoption of category strategies with measurable business impact. Manage high-risk, high-value contracts and foster long-term stakeholder relationships. Drive adoption of best practices in contract strategy across the enterprise. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (may be waived based on experience). At least 7 years of contract management and negotiation experience within a large organization. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in direct or indirect procurement. Proficient in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements. Extensive knowledge of category management and contract negotiation methodologies. Demonstrated success collaborating with multiple stakeholders including Legal, IT, and HSE. Proven ability to assess, manage, and mitigate contractual risks. Experience deploying contract management systems or similar business tools. Strong strategic planning and execution skills aligned to enterprise goals. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Want to be notified of similar positions? Visit www.primaryservices.com/signup/ to sign up and have notifications delivered straight to your inbox! Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Management Industries Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Primary Services by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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