GeoUnit Contracts Manager
Company: Schlumberger
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Contracts Manager is a key member of the Contracts Function.
The Contracts Manager, depending on assignment, is responsible for
the management of Customer contracts, wellsite subcontracts or
Supplier agreements in the geography and for the resolution of all
contractual issues. The Contracts Manager works closely with the
Sales & Commercial, Sourcing & Procurement and Legal departments
to: 1) manage the contracting process 2) ensure compliance with
internal contracting standards and legal guidelines, 3) set and
achieve objectives which add value to the organization and its
shareholders and 4) develop strategies to identify, manage and
mitigate contractual risks in the geography.
Role and Responsibilities:
Owns the Customer Contracts / Supplier Contracts process from the
moment the tender evaluation commences / sourcing project launches
up to the closure of the Contract.
Ensures and promotes compliance with Schlumberger policies,
standards, procedures, and contractual obligations.
Reviews and assesses the liabilities present in our Customer
Contracts, Subcontracts or Supplier Contracts in order to provide
expert advice to Schlumberger operations managers and management
team, and negotiate T&C with Customers or Suppliers.
Collaborates with the Legal Department, Finance Department
(including Tax), HSE, Sourcing & Procurement, Operations (or any
other department/function) as appropriate, to ensure contractual
and commercial risks and exposures are clearly identified, analyzed
and properly addressed in contractual provisions.
Generates contracts reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis to
properly monitor active and expiring contracts, escalation
opportunities, contract owner assignment, other data, as the case
may be.
Manages and administers contract-related records in the relevant
contracts databases; maintains Contracts files; accountable for
contract database data integrity in the geography.
Ensures that Schlumberger Customer Contracts, Subcontracts and
Supplier Contracts for products and/or services signed in the
geography comply with best practices and Schlumberger contracting
guidelines.
May be responsible for the supervision, management, orientation,
training and ongoing development of Contracts personnel.
Manages informal contract claims or disputes with the support of
the Legal Department whenever necessary.
Promotes, participates in and/or conducts presentations and
workshops related to contracting standards, processes and/or
reviews, the Contracts Function training and development
initiatives and completes all assigned training.
Collaborates with the Legal Department in the performance of
Operations Assurance Reviews when requested.
Participates in assigned Contracts Function strategic
initiatives.
Conducts periodic contractual audits to measure the level of
contractual compliance at the location/product line/category as
well as identifies areas of improvement.
Along with the Contract Owner, facilitates Contracts Performance
Assessment including follow up of action items of Remedial Work
Plans, and contract closure process.
Provides support, coaching and guidance to Legal Support Centre
Contracts Analysts, where applicable, and assists with their career
development.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Juris doctorate from a nationally recognized law school (preferred)
or international equivalent (considered) or paralegal
certificate
Active bar membership from any of the fifty states or DC
(preferred)
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in the area of
commercial contracts.
In-House legal experience preferred, but not required
Energy experience preferred, but not required
Ability to act independently, handle multiple projects, prioritize
and meet deadlines.
Ability to function effectively and efficiently with minimal
administrative support, including typing skills and ability to work
with Microsoft Office suite.
Business acumen with a solution-oriented approach.
Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US,
without sponsorship.
Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law.
Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
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