Contracts/Category Specialist

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade seeks a Contracts Specialist within Supply Chain to support sourcing, purchasing, and contract-management for Digital and Shared Services. You will handle software agreements, OEM master service agreements, and professional services contracts, ensuring cost effectiveness and policy compliance.

The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders, contract review, spend analysis, and documentation maintenance in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in category management, procurement or sourcing.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Solid project-management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities by identifying, evaluating and selecting suppliers.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, statements of work, and services.
• Conduct market research to benchmark pricing and trends.
• Coordinate procurement with internal stakeholders across functions.
• Assist in evaluations and analyses for cost-savings opportunities.
• Resolve supplier issues regarding quality, delivery, and invoices.
• Support spend analysis, budgeting and supplier performance tracking.
• Assist with contract review, maintenance and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain procurement documents per company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to process-improvement and special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain

Tools

Sirion

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Category within Supply Chain, the Contracts Specialist supports sourcing, purchasing, and contract-management activities for goods and services across the Shared Services category with a primary focus in Digital. The position may also support additional shared service categories based on business needs. This role supports shared services / Indirect contracting which may include Software Agreements, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) master service agreements, professional services agreements, purchase orders, statements of work, statements of services, and other commercial contracts. This opportunity provides exposure to end-to-end procurement while promoting cost effectiveness and compliance with company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support sourcing activities, including identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers across relevant spend areas.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, statements of work, and statements of services accurately and on time.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, benchmark pricing, and monitor relevant industry trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify business requirements and coordinate procurement activities across functions.
• Support proposal evaluations and commercial analyses to identify cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Help resolve supplier-related issues involving quality, delivery schedules, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support spend analysis, budget tracking, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Assist with contract review, contract maintenance, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives, administrative activities, and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in category management, procurement, sourcing, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience supporting the Digital category (i.e.; software and licensing, professional / managed services, enterprise platforms, value added resellers, Artificial Intelligence applications, networking)
• Experience supporting Shared Services / Indirect category initiatives
• Working knowledge of supply chain and contract-management systems, including Sirion and SAP.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and experience creating dashboards in Power BI.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment, with occasional work within or outside a complex construction environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and related equipment. This is primarily a sedentary role. The employee must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform essential job functions for a full shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Lift up to 20 pounds when handling files, boxes, or office equipment. Open filing cabinets and bend, stand on a stool, or climb as needed to perform job functions. Talk and listen as required to perform the role. Use close, distance, and color vision and adjust focus. Stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Move throughout office, site, and facility areas. Wear required personal protective equipment when job functions require it.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

DOT Requirements

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

• Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
• Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
• Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade will deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. With approximately 48 million tonnes per annum of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction and in development at its Rio Grande LNG site, NextDecade is positioned to one of the largest LNG liquefaction and export companies in the world. In addition, NextDecade through Rio Grande LNG, is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic growth in South Texas, supporting global energy security, and expanding U.S. energy dominance. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.