Contract Specialist

Enhanced Drilling; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training programs

Job summary

A progressive offshore services company based in Houston, Texas, seeks a contract administrator to manage and execute tenders with an emphasis on contract review and negotiation. You'll ensure compliance with company policies and regulations while supporting project teams on contractual issues. With 2+ years in a related role and a relevant degree, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing your strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and potential travel are part of this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a commercial, contract, purchasing, or business support role.
• Internships or part-time roles in sales, contract administration, or project support are valuable.
• Basic understanding of commercial terms, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute tenders, including contract review, negotiation, and proposal writing.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed, qualified, and compliant with company policy.
• Support project teams during contract execution on contractual matters.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Exposure to contract drafting and negotiation

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Education

B.Sc. in Business, Finance, Marketing, Law, or a related field

Tools

CRM

SharePoint

Job description

• Manage and execute tenders, including contract review, negotiation, and proposal writing.
• Facilitate and follow up on risk assessments and sales process for tenders.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed, qualified, and compliant with company policy and international regulations.
• Implement new contracts and administer existing ones
• Support project teams and supply chain during contract execution on Contractual matters
• Oversee contract insurance and confidentiality agreements for clients and vendors.

Area of Responsibility

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer proposals and contracts for offshore services and products in international markets.
• Ensure legal and commercial compliance, including risk management and adherence to company policies.
• Coordinate and calculate the commercial aspects of tenders by gathering input from relevant departments, preparing detailed cost estimates, and ensuring all pricing and commercial terms are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company policies and client requirements.
• Coordinate contract handover to operations and support project managers on warranty claims, delivery issues, and disputes.
• Administer all client contracts, including amendments, escalations, and formal correspondence.
• Maintain the contracting library and Global Sales Tender site on CRM and document control systems.
• Manage due diligence, compliance processes, insurance administration, NDA policy, and pre-qualification of agents, clients and vendor.
• Support the Supply Chain with general terms and conditions, negotiating frame agreements, and addressing contractual concerns.
• Assist Supply Chain in risk assessment, warranty, regulatory checks, IP and conflict resolution with vendor.

Competence

Education

• Bsc. in Business, Finance, Marketing, Law, or a related field is preferred. Relevant coursework or internships in commercial, legal, or financial areas are advantageous.

Experience/Skills

• 2 years of experience in a commercial, contract, purchasing, or business support role. Internships or part-time roles in sales, contract administration, or project support are valuable.
• Exposure to contract drafting, review, or negotiation is a plus. Basic understanding of commercial terms, risk management, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM or SharePoint is helpful.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop commercial acumen and flexible to support others if needed.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, systematic, solution oriented and proactive attitude.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently with remote manager

Other

travel (onshore/off-shore), cooperation requirements/matrix org. etc.

• Flexible working hours due to international market
• Able to travel and participate in training program out of US for a period of time.
• Support mainly Sales & Development team
• Supply chain and Operations on contractual matters.