Manager, Contracts Negotiation
Houston, TX, US, 77042
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the futur
The Contracts Negotiation Manager role supervises a team of contracting experts responsible for providing contracting support for the Procurement function with an emphasis on contract negotiation, strategy development and the drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions and commercial agreements for a wide range of business projects. This role is also responsible for improving the contracting process and the development of training and supporting tools. This role will provide guidance and leadership to direct employees, other Procurement teams, and business leadership and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement and contracting policies, processes, and procedures
Responsibilities May Include:
- Leading and supporting Procurement teams in supplier contract negotiations
- Developing negotiation strategies and providing front-line negotiation support
- Negotiating various agreement types including master agreements and professional services
- Providing subject matter expertise on company core contract clauses
- Communicating and negotiating with 3rd parties for Phillips 66
- Providing primary stakeholder support for complex projects
- Managing responses to contract disputes
- Collaborating with Legal, Risk and other functions for consistency
- Overseeing contracts training program
- Leading training and developing resources to improve contracting acumen
- Developing and maintaining contract templates
- Establishing alternative language and playbooks for templates
- Serving as an expert on agreement terms and conditions
- Transacting in Company’s Contract Lifecycle management (CLM) system
- Advising Procurement professionals on CLM system navigation
- Contributing to continuous process improvement of the Procurement and Contracts Organization
- Handling special assignments upon supervisor's request
Required Qualifications:
- 15 or more years of experience developing negotiation strategies, drafting and negotiating contracts, and contract development
- 5 or more years of experience in managing a team or in a leadership role
- Experience with a variety of agreement types (i.e. Master/Enabling Agreements, Third Party Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Data Privacy Agreements) and compensation structures (i.e. Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Unit Rates, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge or firsthand experience with refinery, chemical plant, or midstream work processes
- Working knowledge or firsthand experience with data privacy issues
- Working knowledge of SAP, Icertis, and other sourcing and contracting systems
- Thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions and strong ability to coach and advise others on application of same
- Strong negotiating skills with a proven track record of executing commercial negotiations
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of contractual issues and risks
- Demonstrated safety focus and ethical integrity
- Capable of effectively developing and executing multiple contracts of varying complexity and the ability to constantly assess workload, balance client demands and prioritize work to achieve success
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to effectively manage internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels
- Networking and interpersonal skills that result in teamwork, trust, integrity, and strong relationships
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, self-directed
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 06/02/2025.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Nearest Major Market: Houston