Sr. Contracts Specialist

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience negotiating and redlining IT/software contracts Extensive hands-on experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and other technology agreements Experience with Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, renewals, and licensing agreements Strong understanding of software licensing and technology contracting Experience managing contracts through the full lifecycle, from requirements and negotiation through execution and renewal Ability to independently manage multiple complex contracts and competing priorities Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills Experience partnering with Legal and cross-functional teams on contractual, commercial, compliance, and risk considerations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Procurement or contracting experience within the energy industry Experience with SAP and Icertis Experience leading RFPs and RFIs Knowledge of IT software purchasing channels, including OEMs and resellers Experience with Software Asset Management and license validation Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing total cost of ownership

Job Description

An employer in Houston, TX is looking for a Sr. Contract Specialist to join their team. This person will support IT software contracting and procurement activities, managing complex technology agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle. This individual will be responsible for reviewing, redlining, and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, and renewals. The role will partner closely with Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, IT, and Software Asset Management to address contractual, licensing, compliance, commercial, and business requirements. Additional responsibilities include leading RFP/RFI activities, conducting contract due diligence and risk reviews, resolving contract and invoice issues, maintaining accurate documentation, and identifying opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator who can independently manage multiple complex agreements and stakeholder relationships from initiation through execution. Candidate must be a team player, comfortable working in a fast paced environment, have good written and verbal communication. Based on knowledge and years of experience, this position offers a pay range of $50-55/hr.