NextDecade
Sr. Specialist, Contracts
Houston, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 174 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainProcurementHRContract ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy.
- NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events for high‑value and high‑risk contracts, including planning, market analysis, competitive bidding, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
- Develop sourcing strategies based on market intelligence, supplier capability, spend analysis, risk assessment, and business requirements.
- Prepare and manage RFx packages (RFI, RFP) and ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with company standards.
- Lead commercial negotiations for MPSA, MSA, FEED, EPC, and similar agreements to secure optimal pricing, terms, and risk allocation.
- Maintain version control and ensure accuracy and integrity of negotiation documentation.
- Support post‑award transition, including supplier kickoff, contract handover, and communication of key contractual obligations.
- Perform contract administration by tracking deliverables, obligations, milestones, and performance to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contract‑related issues, disputes, or claims.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract records within the contract management system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in contract management in the energy sector, particularly with strategic sourcing, PSA, MSA contracts.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization and excelling in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives.
- Strong understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
Nice to have
- National Contracts Management Association (NCMA).
- Supply Chain certifications such as CPSM, CCCM, CPCM, CSCP, MCIPS or other relevant certifications.
- Work Environment
- This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.
- This is primarily a sedentary role
- however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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