Contracts Specialist

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Contract Specialist III to lead IT software contracting and procurement across MSAs, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and related agreements. This contract role supports legal, procurement, cybersecurity, finance, and IT stakeholders to manage complex agreements through the full lifecycle.

Based in Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK, the ideal candidate brings 8+ years negotiating IT software contracts, deep knowledge of licensing models, and proven ability to run RFPs/RFIs and parallel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years negotiating IT software contracts.
• Experience with MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple negotiations and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and IT stakeholders.
• Manage RFPs and RFIs and record keeping.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks while maximizing value.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and contracting standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Icertis

Job description

Contract Specialist III – IT Software Contracts

Location: Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK

Contract Length: 1 Year (Potential for Extension)

Target Start Date: December 2026

Position Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to support IT software contracting and procurement activities. This role is ideal for a seasoned contract negotiator who can independently manage complex technology agreements throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have significant experience reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and other technology-related agreements while partnering with procurement, legal, cybersecurity, finance, and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage software contracts through the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, review, negotiation, execution, renewals, and post-execution activities.
• Review and negotiate a variety of technology agreements, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Software Licensing Agreements
• SaaS and Cloud Agreements
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Proof of Concept (POC) Agreements
• Renewals and Amendments
• Conduct contract due diligence, issue identification, confidentiality reviews, and licensing validation.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Software Asset Management, and IT teams to ensure contractual requirements align with business objectives.
• Lead and manage RFP and RFI activities.
• Independently manage multiple contract negotiations and priorities simultaneously.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and procurement risks while maximizing business value.
• Support contract-related issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and contracting standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience negotiating and redlining IT software contracts.
• Software Agreements
• SaaS Contracts
• Master Agreements
• Statements of Work
• NDAs
• Technology-Related Commercial Contracts
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and technology procurement.
• Experience managing multiple contracts, renewals, RFPs, RFIs, and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex commercial negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement experience within an industrial or energy-related environment.
• Experience with SAP and Icertis contract management systems.
• Knowledge of software purchasing channels, including OEMs and resellers.
• Experience negotiating enterprise software, cloud, SaaS, and licensing agreements.