Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity toexplore and discover your passionwith coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
As a Contract Analyst Sr, you will autonomously oversee the entire lifecycle of sophisticated contracts, from development to review. Drawing upon a deep expertise, you make critical decisions, scrutinize material, equipment, and production cost estimates, and manage performance requirements and delivery schedules. Your responsibilities also encompass bid preparation, reviewing competitor bids for conformity, orchestrating significant contract and amendment negotiations. This role involves a heavy inter-departmental coordination, serving as a bridge between the company, customers, and subcontractors. You'll ensure compliance with supplier policies, collaborate with internal partners on existing agreements, conduct risk analysis on agreements, and take a lead on negotiations. Being adept at analyzing financial implications of contracts is a key to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Day in the Life:
Your expertise as a Contract Analyst for Master Service Agreements will be instrumental in maintaining our high standards and driving our continued success. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that values collaboration, ambition, and proven results. This role will lead the onboarding of new suppliers, engage in contract negotiations while ensuring that all contracts align with regulatory requirements. In this role, you will also assess and modify Master Service Agreements to align terms with company policies and legal requirements while keeping accurate records of the contracts. You'll have the opportunity to prepare critical metrics, discuss ongoing projects, share updates, and address challenges while working closely with Williams legal, procurement, and finance teams.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Autonomously collaborates with internal partners to refine contract strategy, pinpoint customer expectations, identify apt suppliers, lead contract term/pricing negotiations, ensure precise contract execution, and serve as the intermediary between internal and external partners during negotiation phases
Conducts risk analysis based on the scope of work, including analysis of risks related to current contracts and potential contract changes, as well as change orders
Ensures adequate scopes of work are in place for all agreements
Develops and measure cost savings and assists customers with meeting the objectives of cost control, quality and schedule
Resolves any contract disputes and coordinates actions with internal procurement and legal teams if needed
Maintains vital data in company ERP system and participates in testing upgrades
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Pipeline Operations, Business Operations, Engineering, or Project Management
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, and six (6) of years related experience
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of contract law, terms and conditions
Demonstrates outstanding organizational/social skills and safety as the utmost priority
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Oracle ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Preferred: Analytical skills associated with developing and using performance measures and cost savings
About Houston (Williams Tower Location):
Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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