Senior Contract Specialist - IT Software

Applica; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applica is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III – IT Software Contracts for a 12-month on-site role in Houston, TX. You will own the full software contracting lifecycle, negotiating complex technology agreements and aligning terms with business requirements.

You will work with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Procurement to manage risks, optimize commercial terms, and drive renewal strategies. This hands-on role requires independent ownership of negotiations from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on IT software contracting experience.
• Experience negotiating Master Agreements, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Ability to manage agreements through review, negotiation, execution, and renewal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full IT software contracting lifecycle from review to execution.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Finance and Procurement to meet business needs.
• Negotiate licensing, SaaS and cloud contracts, MSAs, SOWs and renewals.
• Support RFP/RFI processes and vendor relationship management.
• Seek opportunities to improve terms and reduce costs.

Skills

IT software contracts

Negotiation

Redlining

Vendor management

Tools

SAP

Icertis

Job description

Contract Specialist III – IT Software Contracts

On-site

12-month W2 Contract

About You

You are an experienced IT Software Contract Specialist with at least 8 years of hands‑on experience negotiating and redlining complex technology agreements. You have a strong background in software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and IT procurement, with the ability to independently manage agreements from initial review through negotiation, execution, and renewal.

You are confident working directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to negotiate favorable commercial terms, identify contractual risks, and ensure agreements align with business requirements.

You have experience negotiating Master Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other technology‑related contracts.

You are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple negotiations and competing priorities. Experience within the energy industry, along with familiarity with SAP, Icertis, and software procurement through OEMs and resellers, would be advantageous.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III – IT Software Contracts to join a well‑established organization in Houston, TX, on an initial 12‑month contract with the potential for extension.

In this role, you will take ownership of the full IT software contracting lifecycle, leading the review, redlining, and negotiation of complex technology agreements. You will work closely with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure contracts meet business requirements while managing commercial and contractual risks.

You will be responsible for negotiating software licensing agreements, SaaS and cloud contracts, Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, and renewals. You will also support RFP and RFI processes, manage vendor relationships, resolve contract‑related issues, and identify opportunities to improve commercial terms and reduce overall costs.

This is a highly hands‑on position that offers the opportunity to independently manage complex negotiations and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong software contracting expertise and enjoy taking ownership of agreements from initial discussions through final execution.