Tallgrass Freight Company

Supervisor – Procurement Contracts

Tallgrass Freight Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lakewood • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $107,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead, coach and advise the Procurement team on IT contract drafting, negotiation, execution and management; serve as the team lead and subject-matter expert for all contract activities
  • Mentor and support team members to develop negotiating strategies, interpret contract language, and close agreements in alignment with Procurement objectives
  • Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for IT contracts and service agreements, ensuring timely execution to meet stakeholder requirements
  • Actively manage the status of outstanding contracts and open agreements to drive queue reduction and timely completion
  • Review supplier redlines, interpret the business and legal impact of proposed changes, approve acceptable changes within authority, and propose alternative language when appropriate
  • Negotiate contract terms and commercial clauses within Procurement’s delegated authority and obtain approvals for non-standard terms through Legal as required
  • Serve as liaison between Procurement, Legal, stakeholders and suppliers throughout negotiation and execution to minimize cycle time and resolve escalations
  • Communicate legal and commercial risks clearly to stakeholders and recommend mitigations and practical approaches to complex contracting issues
  • Ensure each contract includes an appropriate business case, risk assessment, compliance and record-retention components
  • Verify stakeholder adherence to Procurement and Legal contracting standards and advise internal functions on contractual rights and obligations
  • Request or approve contract amendments, extensions and work directives; execute material purchase orders and work directives against agreements when authorized
  • Manage contract performance, develop and monitor KPIs and metrics, and report on contracting quality and timeliness
  • Devise and drive standardization of contract language, templates, guidelines and best practices to improve contracting outcomes
  • Interpret internal and external business issues and recommend contracting best practices and pragmatic solutions
  • Promote Procurement services across the organization and support stakeholders to help achieve key organizational goals
  • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engaging with tact, courtesy and professionalism
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in person and virtually, using strong active listening and stakeholder-management skills
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment and meet commitments with a high level of independence and accountability
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, guidelines, delegation of authority and record-retention requirements
  • Maintain dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
  • Work non-traditional hours as needed to support business requirements
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
  • Perform other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
  • A minimum of five (5) years direct work experience in Procurement authoring contracts and negotiating both commercial and legal T&Cs.
  • Advanced/expert understanding of contract law, terms and conditions.
  • Must be familiar with energy industry-related services, commodities, risk structure and contracting practices.
  • Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Benefits
  • Industry competitive pay
  • Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Infertility Coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
  • Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
  • Identity theft protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
  • Networking and employee engagement events
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationcontract managementKPI developmentrisk assessmentcontract performance monitoringcontract language standardizationcommercial terms negotiationlegal terms negotiationcontract lifecycle management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder managementactive listeningrelationship buildingindependenceaccountabilitytactprofessionalism
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Accounting