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The Bergaila Companies

LNG Contracts Advisor

The Bergaila Companies, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Opportunity Snapshot

Compensation: $74/hour DOE

Location: Houston, TX

Assignment Duration: 12 months+

Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours +

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with 10 or more years of experience in contracts will be considered in lieu of a degree

7+ years related contracting / procurement / supply chain experience. 5+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas (Mid-Stream LNG a plus)

Proficiency in SAP. Proficiency in Open Text a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Clear understanding of contracting and procurement processes. Ability to action all steps in the contracting process. Ability to improve processes and procedures

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to coordinate and lead the bidding process

Strong understanding of control principles

Excellent negotiation and presentation skills

Demonstrates initiative and excellent time management skills

Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management

Ability to ensure contracts and projects are moved to completion

CSCP, CPIM or CPSM certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating end to end contracting from requirements definition, bidding, sourcing, negotiating, and securing agreements

Responsible for contract planning, engaging with business owners, determining contract strategy, selecting contracting methods, identification of contract risks and putting in place risk mitigation, negotiation and finalization of contracts and handover to business owners

Responsible for evaluating supplier performance and communicating results to operations; maintaining compliance with materials and services contracts

Interfaces with various levels of management and reports to the Contracts Manager

Supports business with Contracting requests and determines Contract Strategy (existing agreement, new agreement, sourcing, bidding etc.)

Manage development, evaluation and execution of contracts and amendments for materials and services (M&S), professional services, or other contracts including related controls and approvals

Identifies, develops and implements opportunities for cost savings in contracting. (i.e., terms and rate negotiations, renewals, service levels, etc.); works with legal for endorsement on changes to model agreements

Supports business in review and preparing Scopes of Work for contracts

Monitors contract and ensures that renewal or replacement contracts are in place such that there are not lapses in service availability

Leads bidding activities for projects, high value purchases, and other scenarios, as required, including providing advisory activities/recommendations on scopes of work, required exhibits, and other bid documents

Excellent customer service while interfacing with suppliers and other functions such as business owners legal, finance, tax, health and safety

Perform Supplier Qualification on vendors Clients would do business with financial considerations, safety, references, IT risks, technical capabilities, any conflicts, etc

Analyze and document contract deliverables and requirements (KPI’s) and monitors for efficiency

Identifies process improvement activities

Participates in internal assessments and in resolution of gaps

Participates and/or leads special projects

Maintains documentation and records per records retention policy

Supports P2P activities; identifies, develops and implements opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements

Provide updates and reports regarding contracting / purchasing status to stakeholders and management on a regular basis

Proven contracting experience for materials, services and ability to be flexible across all categories

The Bergaila Way The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview Our client is a leading LNG company headquartered in Houston, TX and places value on being accessible to colleagues at every level of the organization. This includes fostering relationships with their customers, as well as to their community involvement and environmental stewardship.

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