Commercial Contract Manager

CF Industries Inc; Modeste (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Health savings plan

Dental and vision benefits

Well‑being incentive program

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CF Industries seeks a Commercial Contract Manager to lead sourcing and contracting for major projects, working with cross‑functional teams to negotiate, administer contracts, and manage supplier performance.

The role requires a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, and ERP platforms, with experience in large industrial or petrochemical environments. A relevant degree and several years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline preferred.
• Six or more years of procurement, sourcing, contract or project management experience in large industrial, EPC, manufacturing, energy, or petrochemical projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law fundamentals, risk allocation, claims management and protections in EPC contracts.
• Experience with supplier qualification, bids, negotiations, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies and manages bid events.
• Leads supplier selection, negotiations, and risk assessments with cross‑functional teams.
• Drives supplier quality, total cost of ownership, service levels, and delivery performance.
• Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance, manages change orders, and mitigates risks.
• Collaborates with legal to develop contractual frameworks and allocate risk.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Project management

Commercial risk

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Legal knowledge

ERP systems

Supplier performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Engineering

Construction Management

Law

Related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages competitive bid events, documents supplier communications, and leads supplier selection and approval processes in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Establishes negotiation strategies, gains stakeholder alignment, leads cross‑functional negotiation teams, and implements appropriate supplier and commercial risk assessments to achieve project objectives.
• Leverages strong project and change management capabilities to drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, total cost of ownership, service levels, coordination, delivery performance, pricing, lead times, payment terms, and risk compliance.
• Monitors supplier and contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, cost control. delivery schedules, technical requirements, and project objectives. Participates in strategic reviews with suppliers and business leaders to drive execution of sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Partners closely with internal and external legal counsel to develop contractual frameworks that effectively allocate risk, support project execution, and enable effective workface planning and management.

Operational Accountabilities

• Accountable for developing and executing supplier transition and mobilization plans that support project objectives and ensure continuity of execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides commercial leadership in contract administration, including management of contractual correspondence, change orders, claims avoidance and mitigation, dispute resolution, and risk management activities in coordination with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
• Leads the preparation of bid packages, solicitation of proposals, evaluation of bids, and development of supplier selection recommendations for project leadership approval.
• Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedites procurement activities, materials, equipment, and services as required to support project execution schedules.
• Manages supply base administration, including onboarding new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, monitoring insurance and compliance requirements, and ensuring completion of required contractor qualifications and training.
• Maintains active engagement throughout execution of the contracted scope of work, identifying deviations from contractual obligations, providing commercial guidance to project leadership, and enforcing available contractual remedies when necessary.

Position Reports To: Manager, Procurement

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, project management, commercial management, or related disciplines, preferably within large industrial, EPC, manufacturing, energy, or petrochemical projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement and commercial best practices, including strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, demand management, competitive bidding, contract development, negotiation, supplier performance management, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of commercial and legal principles, including contract law fundamentals, contractual risk allocation, claims management, dispute resolution, and standard contractual protections utilized in engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of petrochemical, chemical, energy, or heavy industrial facility construction and operations, including contractor engagement models and project execution practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate contractual, financial, operational, and schedule‑related risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, build stakeholder alignment, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager), or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficiency with enterprise procurement, contract management, and ERP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, Ariba, and related digital procurement platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration tools used in project execution environments.

The Commercial Contract Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial risk management activities supporting the Blue Point Project. The role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and contracting strategies, administering critical commercial agreements, managing supplier performance, mitigating commercial risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies, contractual obligations, and internal control requirements. The position also supports procurement systems, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as a key commercial advisor to project leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job‑related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more!

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job‑related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision‑making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].