Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Contract & Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location:

Houston, TX (Onsite 4 days/week, Remote Fridays)

Duration: 6-month contract to hire

An industry-leading infrastructure and environmental services organization is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Contract & Strategic Sourcing Manager to support procurement and supplier contracting initiatives for large-scale operational and renewable energy projects.

This role will serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, suppliers, and legal teams, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle from sourcing and vendor evaluation through MSA negotiation, contract execution, and post-contract performance analysis.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in procurement contracting, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing, and is comfortable working cross-functionally with project managers, legal teams, and vendors to ensure contracts align with operational goals and corporate policies.

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, due diligence, supplier evaluation, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution
• Manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and procurement contracts with vendors providing goods and services
• Conduct contract redlining and negotiations, partnering closely with internal legal teams to finalize agreements
• Provide recommendations to business stakeholders and legal teams regarding contract structure, risk mitigation, and supplier terms

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Support direct procurement and sourcing initiatives to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency
• Facilitate RFI/RFQ processes for project equipment and services related to operational and infrastructure initiatives
• Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, delivery performance, product quality, and contractual terms
• Partner with project managers, cost controllers, and schedulers to support sourcing needs for capital and operational projects
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and legal partners throughout the contracting process
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contracts deliver expected value
• Analyze supplier spend, vendor SLAs, compliance metrics, and cost trends
• Manage contract performance reviews and support contract renewals when appropriate

Reporting & Operational Support

• Develop and maintain reporting tools to track sourcing initiatives, contract performance, and supplier KPIs
• Support supply chain initiatives related to supplier consolidation, contract compliance, and cost optimization
• Coordinate logistics execution with project managers, carriers, and 3PL partners when required

Required

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management
• Strong experience managing MSA contract negotiations and procurement contracts
• Experience owning the full contract lifecycle
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, suppliers, and legal teams
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with procurement or contract management platforms (Coupa, Procore, or similar)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in energy, oil & gas, LNG, utilities, or heavy industrial procurement environments
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification

Location:

Houston, TX (4 days onsite / Friday remote)

Contract:

6-month contract with strong potential for conversion

Focus:
Strategic sourcing, supplier contracting, and MSA negotiations