One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Supply Chain Contract Manager – Heavy Lift Vessels to work on a 12 - month assignment in their facilities in Houston, TX.

Summary: Contract Risk Assessment & Mitigation Register – Identification and tracking of key contract risks Negotiation strategy & facilitation of negotiations – Strategy report and record of negotiation facilitation Regular status updates (weekly or bi-weekly) – Reports to stakeholders on progress and key milestones Finalized contracts with selected Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) supplier – Binding agreements with negotiated terms Comprehensive documentation of the negotiation process – Record of the entire negotiation process for audit and reference Contract overview summary – Executive summary of finalized contract terms, risks and obligations Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate direct negotiations with selected HLV providers ensuring strategic and commercial advantages. Review and provide expert recommendations on contract terms and conditions to protect the client's financial and operational interests. Manage agreement post award through project execution Responsible for preparing detailed status reports on negotiation progress, maintaining comprehensive records of proceedings, summarizing contracts, and developing a Contract Risk Mitigation Register. Proactively ensure high quality stakeholder management both internally and towards suppliers. Ensure compliance with legal safety and environmental regulations in all aspects of the supply chain and project execution not limited to Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Requirements:
  A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject matter, ideally projects supply chain or procurement related Offshore Decommissioning/Gulf of Mexico experience preferred, specialization in HLV category required and ideally from international oil and gas producers e.g. Shell, BP Exxon Mobil or global service providers e.g Bechtel, Subsea7 10+ years’ experience with Offshore Oil and Gas EPC/M contract management Subject matter expert in contract management and supplier performance management, specific expertise in maritime or heavy lift vessel industry strongly desired. Deep understanding of contract law, risk mitigation strategies, and industry regulations governing large-scale marine logistics. Strong analytical and communication skills. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and vendors. Ability to work independently, collaborate as a team, and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Experience managing contracts in schedule-driven, high-value projects is highly desirable.