Strategic Contracts Lead – Energy & Industrial

Jereh North America Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jereh North America Group in Houston seeks an experienced Contract Manager to review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements across customers, suppliers, and project teams. You will translate complex contractual language into practical decisions that protect business interests and support timely execution in industrial equipment and energy projects.

The role collaborates with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and executives to address risks, drive compliant

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in commercial contract review, drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating customer, supplier, procurement, service, or equipment-related agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and risk allocation.
• Experience managing contractual obligations, negotiations, amendments, and approvals.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and recommend commercially practical solutions.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and supporting negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills, written communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple agreements and changing priorities.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Houston, Texas.
• A law degree or bar admission is not required for this position.
• Candidates with substantial contract management experience from commercial, procurement, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or energy-related environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, draft, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements involving customers, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
• Manage agreements involving equipment sales, procurement, services, master supply arrangements, purchase orders, confidentiality, and other operational requirements.
• Evaluate contract terms involving indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, termination rights, and contractual remedies.
• Review customer and supplier contract templates and negotiate proposed modifications.
• Identify commercial and operational risks and recommend practical alternatives.
• Support negotiations involving complex supplier relationships, strategic agreements, and significant equipment transactions.
• Evaluate contractual obligations related to equipment delivery, product performance, warranty requirements, and supplier commitments.
• Identify gaps between customer commitments and corresponding supplier or subcontractor obligations.
• Review contractual flow-down provisions to help maintain alignment between customer agreements and supplier commitments.
• Support contract negotiations involving performance standards, schedule obligations, exclusivity arrangements, and remedies for nonperformance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve contractual disagreements and commercial issues.
• Escalate material contractual risks with clear explanations and recommended options.
• Manage contracts from initial review and negotiation through execution, administration, and subsequent amendments.
• Maintain accurate contract records, approval documentation, and negotiated commercial terms.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
• Prioritize multiple agreements based on business requirements, contractual exposure, and operational urgency.
• Support contract compliance and the implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Improve contract management practices to support accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.
• Work directly with business teams to understand the operational and commercial requirements behind agreements.
• Explain contractual provisions and associated risks in practical terms.
• Develop and improve contract templates, negotiation guidelines, checklists, and review procedures.
• Assist with training and guidance that help business stakeholders recognize common contractual risks.
• Support the development and implementation of contract governance and compliance procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving contract workflows, documentation, and risk management.
• Coordinate with colleagues across North America and Jereh's international operations.
• Support commercial agreements involving international suppliers, customers, and business partners.
• Work with stakeholders across different time zones on time-sensitive contractual matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial terms

Risk assessment

Vendor/supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Drafting & reviewing

Indemnification & liability

Job description

Jereh North America Group in Houston seeks an experienced Contract Manager to review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements across customers, suppliers, and project teams. You will translate complex contractual language into practical decisions that protect business interests and support timely execution in industrial equipment and energy projects.

The role collaborates with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and executives to address risks, drive compliant