We have a large Upstream Oil & Gas client in the Houston Galleria area looking to add 5 Procurement Contracts Administrators to their team to provide Contracts & Procurement support to their Category Management team. If you have 3-10 years of Procurement Contracts Administration experience with proficiency in SAP Ariba and negotiating contracts, this role may be for you!Industry: Upstream Oil & GasOffice Location: Houston GalleriaWorksite: HybridWork type: W2 ContractWork Schedule: 9/80Contract Duration: 6-9 month contract with extension based on approval of skillset, work ethic etcBenefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(K) with matchPurpose:The position is a key member of the Contracting & Procurement team as a focal point delivering contract lifecycle management services and guidance to the business.Compliance with and a subject matter expert in supporting category teams manage activities within contracting systems.Support administrative category management activities including cost models, market intelligence, supplier performance and reportingResponsibilities:Ensure contracts, purchase orders and call-offs comply with the Contracting and Procurement Procedures.Contract Management System (GCMS) end to end accountability including adding vendor details, insurance certificates, Bank and Parent Company Guarantees; tender documentation, full executed contract document(s), amendments/ variations, correspondence and close-out/ archiving.Saving required documentation and correspondence to the contract management system.Issuing and receiving the tenders via the contract management system including uploading and downloading of documentsAnti-bribery and corruption and financial capability supplier due diligence – reviewing intelligence information and running checksSafe Custody – documents in and outSupport the create and maintain vendor maintenance process with business stakeholders and suppliersCoordinates the contract approval process (e.g. signatures, approval documents) via Contract Management SystemAssesses performance of low risk contracts, using key documentation (e.g. contract management plan, schedule, risk, cost and KPIs) and participating in routines that monitor performance against key metrics, to support the identification of potential deviationsDevelops and provides option analysis to contract owner (e.g. supporting termination, performance issues) to remedy low risk contract breaches, reports on Contractor/Vendor performance to key stakeholdersTriages Contractor or Vendor/contract queries and assigns the appropriate person/team for resolution; identifies the key requirements and obligations of the Contactor and Company to deliver obligations under contract and conducts administration of contractual requirements (e.g.: payment claims, variations) to remedy low risk breachesManaging Contract expiry dates flags; makes recommendations to and coordinates with the contract owner for necessary actions for continuity of supplyManaging Contract Ceilings flags; makes recommendations to and coordinates with the contract owner for necessary actions for continuity of supplyInternational Compliance RegistersInput updates on progress to project and production schedulesSAP – Create and maintain Contracts/Outline Agreements/Master Service AgreementsEnsures contracts are executed in accordance with regulatory and regional requirements, including post as necessaryInformation Management focal point for the category team including contract management system, Ariba, Sharepoint, WiRCS and JIRACoordinate, Manage and document meetings, for tenderer or contractor engagementSupport market indices, price models, total cost of ownership data, supplier performance reportingProvides historical spend, vendor and market data to support cost analysis and cost basis reporting to aid in the development of contracting strategiesUses supplier financial data, performance metrics and other available commercial information to make basic commercial recommendations for supply contracts or purchase orders.Sources information, plans and conducts analysis to support basic evidence based decision making.Comply with and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.Comply with Risk Management protocols.Qualifications:Associates Degree, or higher preferredExperience & Technical Competencies:3-10 years in a Supply Chain / Contracts Administration environmentERP system expertise, SAP / Ariba PlatformContract lifecycle management system experienceOil & Gas experience idealLanguages: English, requiredSpanish, optional