Senior Contract Specialist

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Murray Resources seeks a Sr. Contracts Specialist to manage high-value contracts from strategy through negotiation and execution. You will partner with cross- functional teams to drive standardization, improve processes, and ensure compliance across complex agreements.

The role requires 7+ years in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems. Primary location is Houston, TX, with direct-hire employment and a focus on risk-aware, data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of contract management or related supply chain/procurement work.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements, including service and master service agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and contract risk structures.
• Proven communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (including spreadsheets).
• Experience with ERP systems and contract management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the full contract lifecycle for complex agreements from strategy to closeout.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align contracting strategies with objectives.
• Support sourcing activities with bid documentation and evaluations.
• Drive standardization of templates, processes, and approval routing.
• Develop and maintain contract performance metrics and reporting.
• Use data trends to identify gaps and lead process improvements.
• Provide SME on interpretation, deviations, and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate terms (scope, pricing, insurance, indemnity, termination) with partners.
• Mentor junior team members on negotiation strategy and documentation quality.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting in tools.
• Monitor market and supplier risk trends affecting contracting and execution.

Skills

Negotiating complex agreements

Data analysis & reporting

Contract risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sr. Contracts Specialist

Our client, a well-established organization in the energy sector, is seeking a Sr. Contracts Specialist to join their team. This role provides senior-level contract management support across complex, high-value agreements, from strategy through negotiation and execution. The Sr. Contracts Specialist will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and project needs while helping drive standardization and continuous improvement.

Salary + Additional Benefits

• $113,000-$135,000
• 10% bonus target
• Medical Insurance

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Position

Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Own the full contract lifecycle for complex agreements, including strategy, drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, closeout, and record retention
• Lead contract negotiations and provide risk-based recommendations to resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop contracting strategies aligned to business objectives, operational needs, and risk standards
• Support sourcing activities by assisting with bid documentation, commercial evaluations, award recommendations, and negotiation planning
• Drive standardization of contract templates, processes, workflows, and approval routing to improve consistency and cycle times
• Develop and maintain contract performance metrics and reporting to improve visibility, compliance, and efficiency
• Use data and KPI trends to identify gaps and lead process improvements across contract throughput, data quality, renewals, and audit readiness
• Provide subject matter expertise on contract interpretation, deviations, change management, and compliance expectations
• Coordinate key terms and risk provisions (scope, pricing, payment, insurance, indemnity, liability limits, warranties, termination, confidentiality, HSE, and regulatory obligations) with internal partners as needed
• Mentor and support junior team members on negotiation strategy, documentation quality, and best practices
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting through contract management and document tools
• Monitor relevant market and supplier risk trends that may impact contracting and execution
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in contract management or related supply chain/procurement work
• Experience negotiating complex agreements, including service agreements, master service agreements, purchase agreements, construction agreements, and professional services agreements
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions and contract risk structures
• Proven communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (including spreadsheet and dashboard/reporting tools)
• Experience with contract management systems and document management platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to make objective, risk-based decisions
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and maintain regular, reliable attendance
• Industry experience supporting industrial operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or project services is preferred
• Professional certification (contract/procurement) is a plus
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application. #LI-DNI