Strategic Contract Manager & Innovation Lead

Valero Energy; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy is seeking a Contract Manager in Westminster, CO to drive impactful outcomes from day one. The role combines negotiation with strategy, requiring clear communication with vendors, partners, and customers.

You’ll own the general outcome with a track record in change management and innovation delivery. Expect a market-aligned salary and the autonomy to shape your schedule while aligning with a flat structure that values the best argument over titles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years putting facilitation to work in a general setting.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders at every level.
• A keen eye for quality and consistency in your output.
• A point of view, held loosely and defended well.

Responsibilities

• Represent Valero Energy professionally with vendors, partners, and customers
• Read the room and adjust how you pitch Innovation to each audience
• Absorb context fast and start contributing sooner
• Trade quick wins for candor-rich fixes when the math favors patience
• Field curveballs from Westminster clients without losing the thread

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder presentation

Quality & consistency

Critical thinking

Job description

Valero Energy is seeking a Contract Manager in Westminster, CO to drive impactful outcomes from day one. The role combines negotiation with strategy, requiring clear communication with vendors, partners, and customers.

You’ll own the general outcome with a track record in change management and innovation delivery. Expect a market-aligned salary and the autonomy to shape your schedule while aligning with a flat structure that values the best argument over titles.