Accountable for advancing MPC's interests with suppliers and contractors through negotiation of high-quality agreements that ensure economic protection and rationality, relational success, image and reputation, stability and maximize transaction efficiency. Should be familiar with basic concepts of negotiations including BATNA, Aspiration Level / Targets, Reservation Points, and Bargaining Zones.
Provides commercial and contractual support on matters regarding contract commitments for MPC operations, including contract strategy, risk management, preparation and negotiation of contracts, claims avoidance, contract compliance and administration.
Interprets, drafts, and negotiates contract building blocks ('redlines') as they relate to underlying service and supply demand.
Manages contract database as it relates to the contract evaluation, tracking, executing and amending of agreements for assigned business partners.
Responsible for ensuring contracts are completed prior to need by date for new contracts or expiration dates for existing contracts.
Communicating with other staffing agencies and service companies drafting and negotiating contracts.
Occasional travel would be required. Will be eligible for expenses.
Requirements :
Skilled Contract Specialist with 5 or more years' experience in contract conflict solution, contract drafting and negotiation, along with due diligence
Prior experience drafting, negotiating, and executing IT Services agreements(SAAS, Licensing, and Consulting) contracts with Redlines
IT Contract Management
Previous experience in oil / gas is highly preferred
Prior experience as a paralegal preferred
Experience includes handling commercial contracts from cradle to grave, including non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements, vendor agreements, maintenance agreements, master service agreements, etc.
Knowledge of Contracting processes, Ariba and SAP
Excellent communication skills and a strong collaborator
For immediate consideration apply and email me directly at [email protected]