Specialist/Consultant, Contracts Excellence

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The  Specialist/Consultant, Contracts Excellence will provide 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 stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all relevant Procurement and contracting policies, processes, and procedures.
 
Responsibilities May Include:

• Managing assigned contract and project portfolio.
• Leading/supporting Procurement teams in supplier contract negotiations through the development of negotiation strategies and front-line negotiation support for master agreements, scopes of work, and compensation agreements.
• Negotiating a variety of agreement types including master agreements, professional services, software licensing, cloud services, non-disclosure, and other purchasing agreements.
• Understanding company core contract clauses and positions and communicating and negotiating with 3rd parties seeking to perform work for Phillips 66.  Core contract clauses include indemnity, insurance, warranty, tax, audit, intellectual property, etc.
• Developing and maintaining contract templates to support business needs. Establishing alternative language for templates where appropriate.
• Serving as an expert on agreement terms and conditions, compensation structures, and scopes of work for internal escalation support.
• Developing training and resources to improve the overall contracting acumen of the Procurement organization.
• Contributing to the continuous process improvement of the Procurement and Contracts Organization.
• Special assignments upon the request of the supervisor (including travel) may be routinely required.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline
• 10 or more years of experience developing negotiation strategies, negotiating contracts, and contract development
• Thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions and strong ability to coach and advise others on the application of the same
• Strong negotiating skills with a proven track record of executing commercial negotiations

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Working knowledge or firsthand experience with data privacy issues
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and other sourcing and contracting systems
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking)
• Demonstrated safety focus and ethical integrity
• Capable of effectively developing and executing multiple contracts with 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 05/06/2025.

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.