IT Software Contract Specialist

Role summary / purpose We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to support Information Technology software contracting and procurement activities. This is a hands-on role for an experienced IT software contract negotiator who can independently manage complex agreements throughout the contract lifecycle. The successful candidate will have extensive experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and other technology-related agreements. This position requires strong negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, along with the ability to independently manage multiple contracts and priorities. Key responsibilities • Lead IT software agreements through the full contract lifecycle, including requirements gathering, contract review, redlining, negotiation, execution, renewals, and post-execution activities. • Review and negotiate a variety of technology agreements, including Master Agreements, software and cloud agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Proof of Concept (POC) agreements, and renewals and licensing agreements. • Perform contract due diligence, issue spotting, confidentiality reviews, and license validation. • Partner with Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, IT, and Software Asset Management stakeholders to address business requirements, licensing considerations, compliance requirements, usage needs, and commercial terms. • Lead and manage RFP and RFI activities. • Independently manage assigned software contracts while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement. • Identify and mitigate procurement and contractual risks while seeking opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and maintain business value. • Support invoice and contract-related issue resolution. • Maintain accurate contract documentation in accordance with applicable document retention requirements. • Collaborate with Legal and other stakeholders to ensure contractual and compliance requirements are addressed. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree. • Minimum of 8 years of experience negotiating and redlining IT software contracts, including Master Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, POCs, and similar technology agreements. • Significant hands-on experience leading complex contract negotiations. • Strong knowledge of software licensing and technology contracting. • Ability to independently manage multiple contracts, renewals, RFPs/RFIs, and competing priorities. Required skills • Excellent organizational and analytical skills. • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and influence critical commercial and contractual decisions. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Procurement experience within the energy industry. • Experience with SAP and Icertis. • Advanced understanding of IT software purchasing channels, including OEMs and resellers. • Experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and other technology agreements. Employment details – type, location, hours Location: Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week Position Type: Hourly Contractor Contract Length: 1 year, with potential for extension Target Start Date: December 2, 2026