SR. CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Houston, TX, United States

At Shell Energy Solutions, we believe there's a better way to power your business and home.

Aligned with Shell's ambition to be a significant global power business and to become net zero by 2050, our cleaner, affordable and simple solutions help companies manage their energy spend and plan their sustainability roadmap - a fresh approach for environmentally conscious businesses that are looking to boost their sustainability credentials. We also have set out to deliver the very best experience to our customers across all our channels.

Shell Energy Solutions' mission is delivering cleaner energy solutions for a brighter tomorrow by guiding customers toward a better energy future, enabling customer choice and by providing market-leading energy solutions.

Going above and beyond for our customers is what we're all about and we have set out to deliver the very best experience to our customers across all our channels. But bigger challenges lie ahead, and we need to keep moving forward. Are you ready to help us get there?

WHERE YOU FIT IN

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join the Legal Department at Shell Energy Solutions, a growing energy company located in Houston, Texas. The individual selected for this position must be a self-starter, detail oriented, personable, positive, and resourceful. The Manager/Sr. Manager will directly collaborate with Legal team members, Regulatory, IT, Marketing, Sales, Supply, HR, Credit, and other cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive contractual support to a growing business with respect to a wide category of in-house and third-party contracts.

Reporting into the Sr. Director, Contracts & Procurement, this hybrid role requires a dedicated, analytical, and responsible individual with the ability to perform well under pressure and with a sense of urgency.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft, review, and redline third-party agreements such as MSAs, NDAs, SaaS/ IT, Marketing, Broker, HR, RECs, Credit, Procurement, and other agreements as needed

Develop contract templates and generate tailored agreements based on templates, including amendments and terminations

Identify legal risks, sensitivities, and potential problems and propose constructive, commercially realistic solutions to business units and senior management

Develop and perform strategic and periodic reviews to track contract compliance, spend comparisons, and other KPIs meaningful to the business

Participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate to little supervision

Serve as a lead resource for internal partners on specific projects and initiatives and participate as the department lead on cross-functional project teams

Track expiration dates associated with contracts, communicate with the business units, and administer termination and renewal processes

Assist as needed in litigation management including demand letters, settlement agreements, responses, and document production

Oversee work of other team members and provide leadership, guidance, and training as needed

Maintain an accurate audit file for each contract and associated documents/correspondence

Manage Legal file library of updated contract templates and organize/maintain electronic and archived files

Contribute to the design, implementation, and administration of Shell Energy's contract lifecycle management system

Provide administrative support to line manager and the Legal Department

Exercise discretion and judgment and prioritize requests from multiple departments

Regularly work with sensitive and confidential information

Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Assist with special projects and other duties as needed

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

7-10 years of work experience in contracts and procurement management required

5+ years of deep experience with highly complex agreements and negotiation

Undergraduate or higher-level degree required

Experience with a retail energy provider strongly preferred

Certificate from accredited paralegal training program preferred

Leadership experience with exceptional coaching and development skills

Experience with DocuSign CLM platform a strong plus

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, for creating and maintaining effective working relationships with senior management, legal counsel, counterparties, and others as needed

Analytical mindset, demonstrated ability to problem solve and create practical solutions to overcome problems and mitigate risks

Comfortable working in a target-driven and fast-changing environment, and able to respond to changing business needs

Leadership mentality with the ability to lead by example and capacity to influence

Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including strong Word, Outlook and Excel skills

Excellent analytical, organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a strict level of attention to detail and prioritize time spent on particular matters by value and risk

Ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a vested interest in team goals and objectives

Self-motivated with a learner mindset and the desire to consistently improve performance

Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly and demonstrate effective problem solving and follow-up skills

Positive attitude and a willingness to tackle and complete those things that are unfamiliar

LOCATION & WORK SCHEDULE

Required to be in-person in Houston, TX through a hybrid workplace environment

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SHELL ENERGY

Competitive Compensation

Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) with Company Matching Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Disability Programs (STD & LTD)

Employee Basic Term Life Insurance

Generous Vacation & Company Holidays

Flexible hybrid working schedule

Training and coaching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

And much more!

SHELL ENERGY VALUES

Shell is a company with shared values. Honesty, integrity, and respect aren't simply a strapline: they are part of everything we do. What's more, Shell is an equal opportunities company, and we place the highest possible value on the diversity of our people and our inclusive approach. Join us and you'll belong to a world where you are proud of your achievements and propel your career with global opportunities. We care deeply about fostering a truly diverse workplace.

*Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

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