IT Contracts Negotiator

OXY, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OXY, Inc. is looking for an experienced IT Contracts Negotiator in The Woodlands, Texas. The role involves negotiating contracts with IT vendors and ensuring alignment with organizational policies. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in IT contracting, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong background in business administration, supply chain, or IT. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with Mondays and Fridays remote, and in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in negotiating IT-related agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of IT contracting practices and legal frameworks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate IT-related agreements with vendors and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to draft contracts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in IT contracting.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration, supply chain, or information technology

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy is seeking a highly experienced and skilled IT Contracts Negotiator to join our team working at the forefront of energy technology. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for negotiating and securing contracts with IT vendors, contractors and consultants to support our innovative projects aimed at producing essential energy, chemical and related products that sustain and improve life on our planet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through cutting‑edge technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Redline and negotiate favorable terms and conditions in IT‑related agreements for Professional Services, software licenses, SaaS/XaaS, data licensing, hardware, telecom, SOWs, Order Forms, etc. with selected contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as technical leads, risk management, tax group, and legal teams as well as working with outside legal counsel, to ensure that contracts are drafted to protect OXY's interests and align with project requirements and organizational policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation in IT contracting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, supply chain, or information technology.
• Eight (8) or more years redlining legal terms and negotiating IT‑related agreements (Professional Services, Software-as-a-Service, XaaS, Data, Software, Hardware and Telecommunications).
• In-depth knowledge of IT contracting practices, legal frameworks, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into contractual terms.
• Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management software and tools.

This role requires a highly skilled and experienced negotiator with a deep understanding of IT contracting. The successful candidate must be able to quickly adjust and prioritize in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Schedule

9/80 (every other Friday off) or 5/40

Remote: Monday & Friday

In Office: Tues‑Thurs

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment‑based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.