Contracts Manager

Location:

Big Spring, TX, US, 70750

**Role & Responsibilities:**

Supports Deleks central Refining and Midstream groups to manage spend, reduce risk and create a competitive advantage by optimizing total cost of ownership. Constantly seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction.

Manages contracting activity for a portfolio of spend categories to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit from supply chain improvements and strategic initiatives.

Execution of strategic & tactical sourcing processes (RFP, RFI, RFx) for 3rd party non-hydrocarbon spend, incorporating local market intelligence, conducting sourcing events, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract award & execution.

Conducts contract negotiations & redlines for all new agreements, contract expirations and renewals, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the contract development and execution process.

Develops and implements clear and concise supply contracts, aligned with contract templates and considering all legal and commercial dimensions, including remuneration mechanisms, key risks (supply, commercial, legal), and exit strategies.

Reviews contract performance and ensure compliance with contract pricing, terms and conditions and service levels. Assists with Supplier Performance Management to minimize contract value leakage and ensure contract compliance.

Ensure appropriate contract files and managed and maintained in accordance with the Contract Administration process, document retention policy and audit activity.

Ensure stakeholders understand all key terms and conditions of an agreement, including business risk, commercial implications and commitments made, prior to contract execution. Outlines any deviations to Deleks standard templates, including Terms and Conditions.

Execute tactical activities associated with P2P, to place Purchase Orders, assist Stakeholders with Requisition inquiries, billing issues, dispute resolutions, by interacting with Accounts Payable and Legal as needed.

**Required Qualifications Education, Skills & Experience:**

Minimum BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business or relevant field.

Masters or MBA preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, commercial, business or relevant area

Minimum 5 years in sourcing and contracting at, or in support, of a manufacturing site or business operations, either direct or indirect

Minimum 3 years of experience working collaboratively across various functional areas

Minimum 3 yrs. dealing with department heads, senior management and customers

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