Contracts Advisor

Essential Duties / Functions

• Category Strategy & Commercial Planning
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies that optimize cost, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions.
• Support development of cost models, benchmarking analyses, and commercial evaluations to identify cost drivers and value opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, demand aggregation, standardization, and long-term value creation.
• Support business planning activities by providing commercial insights and supply market intelligence.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Demand Planning
• Establish strong working relationships with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand operational requirements, forecast demand, and develop effective contracting strategies.
• Provide commercial guidance regarding supplier selection, contract structures, pricing models, and risk allocation.
• Promote utilization of preferred suppliers, established agreements, and contracting best practices.
• Support governance processes and ensure compliance with procurement and contracting requirements.
• Sourcing & Contracting
• Lead sourcing activities from requirements development through contract award and execution.
• Develop bid packages, sourcing strategies, evaluation criteria, and commercial assessments.
• Manage competitive bidding events including supplier engagement, clarifications, evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, performance requirements, and contractual risk provisions.
• Draft and revise statements of work, commercial exhibits, pricing schedules, and contract amendments.
• Obtain required approvals and ensure compliance with delegated authority and governance requirements.
• Maintain contract documentation and records in accordance with company policies.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Manage supplier relationships within assigned categories and contracts.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and value creation through supplier partnerships.
• Risk & Performance Management
• Identify commercial, operational, financial, and supply chain risks associated with sourcing and contracting activities.
• Develop mitigation strategies to address supplier performance issues, pricing volatility, supply disruptions, and contractual risks.
• Monitor contract compliance and support resolution of contract-related issues and disputes.
• Track sourcing results, savings, value creation, supplier performance, and risk mitigation outcomes.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and management regarding contract and sourcing activities.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, systems, controls, and ways of working.
• Support development and implementation of contracting standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in audits, assessments, and corrective action activities as required.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and operational performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Law, or related discipline.
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Minimum Experience Required Of The Position: 10+ years of contracting, procurement, supply chain, or commercial experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, or related operations.
• Experience leading sourcing events and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex operating environment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Strong understanding of contracting, procurement, sourcing, and supplier management principles.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract risk allocation.
• Ability to independently manage moderately complex contracting and sourcing activities.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience with competitive bidding and strategic sourcing processes.
• Ability to analyze commercial proposals, pricing structures, and supplier performance metrics.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management and document management systems preferred.

Required Job Competencies For This Position

• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Planning & Organizing
• Analytical Thinking
• Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Business Partnership
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration
• Accountability

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• CSCP, CPIM or CPSM certifications a plus

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment – Monday to Friday 8-4 / 9-5
• Physical Requirements: Normal office lifting, climbing, walking distance, etc.