• Contract Specialist

    Weatherford (Houston, TX)


    Weatherford is seeking to hire a **Contract Specialist in Houston, Texas** . This role will support the Legal Supply Chain function globally, primarily by participating in the development of processes, training on such processes and contracting policies, and review and preparation of contracts with vendors and associated legal documents, while maintaining consistency with Weatherford's internal policies and applicable law.

    Summary

    Participates in the review and negotiation of strategic suppliers’ contracts, development of processes, training on such processes and contracting policies, and review and preparation of legal documents, while maintaining consistency with Weatherford's internal policies and applicable law.

    Responsibilities

    + Assists with the review and negotiation of strategic supplier’s contracts

    + Assists with the review and updating of all Supply Chain contract templates

    + Drafts and reviews legal documents (e.g. NDA, Master Purchase Agreements, Master Service Agreements), including the preparation of executive summaries and policy deviation memos

    + Communicates regularly with internal customers, collects data and information from other areas and departments

    + Assists with and/or conducts training of internal customers and employees on Supply Chain templates, policies and processes

    + Performs other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned

    + Provides practical recommendations and advice on various supply chain issues

    + Weatherford reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises

    Skills & Knowledge:

    Required

    + Detail-oriented and highly organized

    + Demonstrated diligence and follow-through skills

    + Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

    + Professional demeanor and customer-service orientation

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

    Qualifications

    Required

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 3-5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating contracts (preferably in a corporate legal department)

    Preferred

    + Associate or bachelor’s degree

    + Experience with specific categories of Supply Chain would be a plus (logistics, indirect, raw material, etc.)