Contracts Advisor

Golden Pass LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, is seeking a Contracts Advisor to independently manage contracting, sourcing, and commercial activities across a broad portfolio. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to develop contracting strategies and optimize value delivery.

The position is based in Houston and requires significant experience in procurement and supplier management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of contracting, procurement, or commercial experience.
• 5+ years supporting industrial energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, or related operations.
• Experience leading sourcing events and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and commercial planning.
• Lead sourcing from requirements development through contract award.
• Prepare bid packages, sourcing strategies, evaluation criteria, and commercial assessments.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and risk provisions.
• Draft and revise statements of work, commercial exhibits, pricing schedules, and contract amendments.
• Maintain contract documentation and governance compliance.
• Provide market insights and supplier risk mitigation.

Skills

Contracting & Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or Law

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has the mission to become the premier LNG export company in North America by bringing clean energy from Texas to power the world. We seek to do this in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. To achieve those goals, we are mobilizing a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, Golden Pass LNG commenced operation of Train 1 in 2026 and continues to progress construction and commissioning on Trains 2 and 3. Once fully operational, Golden Pass LNG will have the capacity to produce over 18 million metric tons of LNG per year.

Job Summary / Purpose

The Contracts Advisor is responsible for independently managing contracting, sourcing, and commercial activities across a portfolio of materials, services, maintenance, operations, project, and professional services agreements. The role partners closely with business stakeholders to develop contracting strategies, execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships, and optimize value delivery. This position serves as a key commercial resource within the organization, providing market insights, commercial guidance, risk assessment, and supplier management support. The Contracts Advisor is expected to balance cost, quality, schedule, and risk considerations while ensuring compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and operational objectives. The successful candidate demonstrates strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, negotiation skills, and the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams while operating with a moderate level of independence.

Essential Duties / Functions

• Category Strategy & Commercial Planning
  
  
  
  • Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies that optimize cost, quality, schedule, and risk.
  
  
  • Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions.
  
  
  • Support development of cost models, benchmarking analyses, and commercial evaluations to identify cost drivers and value opportunities.
  
  
  • Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, demand aggregation, standardization, and long-term value creation.
  
  
  • Support business planning activities by providing commercial insights and supply market intelligence.
  
  
  
  


• Stakeholder Engagement & Demand Planning
  
  
  
  • Establish strong working relationships with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
  
  
  • Collaborate with business partners to understand operational requirements, forecast demand, and develop effective contracting strategies.
  
  
  • Provide commercial guidance regarding supplier selection, contract structures, pricing models, and risk allocation.
  
  
  • Promote utilization of preferred suppliers, established agreements, and contracting best practices.
  
  
  • Support governance processes and ensure compliance with procurement and contracting requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Sourcing & Contracting
  
  
  
  • Lead sourcing activities from requirements development through contract award and execution.
  
  
  • Develop bid packages, sourcing strategies, evaluation criteria, and commercial assessments.
  
  
  • Manage competitive bidding events including supplier engagement, clarifications, evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
  
  
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, performance requirements, and contractual risk provisions.
  
  
  • Draft and revise statements of work, commercial exhibits, pricing schedules, and contract amendments.
  
  
  • Obtain required approvals and ensure compliance with delegated authority and governance requirements.
  
  
  • Maintain contract documentation and records in accordance with company policies.
  
  
  
  


• Supplier Relationship Management
  
  
  
  • Manage supplier relationships within assigned categories and contracts.
  
  
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and value creation through supplier partnerships.
  
  
  
  


• Risk & Performance Management
  
  
  
  • Identify commercial, operational, financial, and supply chain risks associated with sourcing and contracting activities.
  
  
  • Develop mitigation strategies to address supplier performance issues, pricing volatility, supply disruptions, and contractual risks.
  
  
  • Monitor contract compliance and support resolution of contract-related issues and disputes.
  
  
  • Track sourcing results, savings, value creation, supplier performance, and risk mitigation outcomes.
  
  
  • Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and management regarding contract and sourcing activities.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, systems, controls, and ways of working.
  
  
  • Support development and implementation of contracting standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.
  
  
  • Participate in audits, assessments, and corrective action activities as required.
  
  
  • Support special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Law, or related discipline. Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 10+ years of contracting, procurement, supply chain, or commercial experience.


• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, or related operations.


• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing events and contract negotiations.


• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements.


• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex operating environment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Strong understanding of contracting, procurement, sourcing, and supplier management principles.


• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract risk allocation.


• Ability to independently manage moderately complex contracting and sourcing activities.


• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.


• Experience with competitive bidding and strategic sourcing processes.


• Ability to analyze commercial proposals, pricing structures, and supplier performance metrics.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple assignments and competing deadlines.


• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Experience with contract lifecycle management and document management systems preferred.

Required Job Competencies For This Position

• Commercial Acumen


• Strategic Sourcing


• Negotiation


• Communication


• Relationship Management


• Planning & Organizing


• Analytical Thinking


• Risk Management


• Problem Solving


• Business Partnership


• Continuous Improvement


• Customer Focus


• Results Orientation


• Collaboration


• Accountability

certificates, licenses, etc. required

• CSCP, CPIM or CPSM certifications a plus

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment – Monday to Friday 8-4 / 9-5

Physical Requirements

• Normal office lifting, climbing, walking distance, etc.

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require “other duties as assigned”


• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs


• Job description does not guarantee employment