Contracts Lead II

Rwdy, Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwdy, Inc. in Spring, TX seeks a Contracts Lead II to manage a portfolio of agreements through the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, driving business value and on-time delivery.

This role involves negotiating terms with suppliers, optimizing total cost, and ensuring compliance with internal processes and catalogs. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving for complex contracts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to drive value through negotiated terms and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Seek lowest total cost while mitigating risks.
• Execute Procure-to-Pay processes per handbook and systems.
• Maintain portfolio with scope, pricing, exhibits, and amendments.
• Ensure contract compliance and utilization.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Identify value, cost savings, and improvements within the portfolio.
• Develop relationships to meet business expectations.
• Influence category strategies and provide market intelligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Applies learning

Communicates effectively

Creates business value

Competes effectively in the market

Makes sound decisions

Job description

Job Title Contracts Lead II

Compensation $65/hr

Location Spring, TX 77385

Schedule 5 & 2

Scope

Manages a portfolio of agreements and new requests, enabling the efficient and effective purchase of goods and services through the full Procure-to-Pay (PtP) process, with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time.

Works with moderate direction and possesses the skills and knowledge required for the position. This role may also be described as a Senior Procurement Associate, Senior Procurement Specialist, or Contracts Manager. In addition to Level I responsibilities, the Contracts Lead II may manage highly complex contracts or portfolios requiring deep business knowledge.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract pricing and terms and conditions directly with suppliers while partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Seek the lowest total system cost while appropriately mitigating supply, commercial, and legal risks.
• Execute Procure-to-Pay processes in full compliance with the Sourcing and Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs.
• Fully leverage procurement processes, systems, and tools to select the most effective procurement method.
• Maintain an assigned agreement portfolio, including scope updates, pricing, exhibits, and amendments.
• Ensure contract compliance and utilization.
• Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot performance, contractual, and transactional issues.
• Improve the transactional efficiency of agreements by effectively leveraging procurement systems.
• Identify business value, cost-saving opportunities, and other improvements within the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to meet business-line expectations.
• Recommend and implement fit-for-risk process improvements.
• Influence the development of category strategies and implement strategic and commercial guidance.
• Share portfolio-specific market intelligence with Category Networks.

Skills and Qualifications

Behavioral Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Applies learning
• Communicates effectively
• Creates business value
• Competes effectively in the marketplace
• Makes sound decisions

Functional Skills

• Procure-to-Pay knowledge
• Procurement system utilization and efficiency
• Total system cost analysis
• Controls mindset
• Application of business and procurement technical knowledge
• Service excellence
• Contract development
• Contract management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Supplier and stakeholder relationship management