Contract Specialist I

Position: Contract Specialist I

Position Type: W2 Contract – No Benefits

Position Location: Houston, TX

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Review/Validate 3rd party and broker confirmations and log DEW discrepancies.
• Work with team members and front office personnel to resolve discrepancies.
• Work with counterparties as needed to resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting local implementation, adoption, and compliance with Contracting Standards & Procedures
• Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance and streamline contracting processes.
• Managing assigned tasks effectively and efficiently, with focus on high stakeholder engagement/management
• Maintaining appropriate contract files in accordance with document retention policies
• Supporting periodic audit activities
• Resolving contract issues/disputes (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.)
• Collaborating with Legal to ensure compliance with all P66 clause owner requirements and legal statutes.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in Commercial organization with contracting experience in Crude Oil, Refined Products, NGLs and/or Gas and Power (Required)
• Industry knowledge helpful, and experience on a trade floor or in a trade floor support role a plus.
• Data/process-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of deal capture and contracting information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SAP, and other technologies
• Ability to interface across functions and with key stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to negotiate and influence critical decisions.