Commercial Contracts Manager
Are you a Contracts Manager motivated to deliver results?
Would you like to take ownership of our customers' needs to help us to execute our contracts?
Join our BRUSH Team!
At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear. We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value-chain and industrial sector. BRUSH products enhances Baker Hughes portfolio of electromechanical equipment, including electric generators, synchronous condensers, electric motors, and associated control power management systems.
Partner with the best
This Contracts Manager will be responsible for identifying and providing solutions to minimize and mitigate risk within contractual activities for Baker Hughes' Gas Tech Equipment("GTE"), with particular focus on the Brush business. In particular, the Contract Manager will be primarily responsible for driving contractual review, redlining of terms and conditions & negotiation in the commercial (ITO) phase with the aim to minimize commercial, execution, legal and financial risks embedded in a contract
As the Commercial Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing Commercial risk mitigation, redlining of terms and conditions, coordination input/review with functional experts (legal, compliance, quality, finance, tax and insurance)
- Drafting of specific agreements as needed (e.g. NDAs, MOUs, contract amendments)
- Providing guidance to commercial teams on contract drafting during the negotiation phase with customers, subcontractors and consortium partners to ensure that the GTE risk profile and project objectives are respected
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating terms and conditions of international and domestic sales agreements with customers for the supply of equipment, services and parts, including all of the appropriate contract documentation
- Active supporting during negotiations with customers, both in person and by phone/telepresence
- Working closely with GTE business subject matter experts across Risk, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Operations
- Ensuring commercial risks are identified and managed across the project scope of work by providing overall project contract risk analysis and development of risk mitigation plans
- Conduct analysis of tender processes in coordination with the Commercial Operations and Legal teams, to analyze contract specifications and structure (consortium, prime / subcontractor, etc.)
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Degree in either Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of cumulative O&G, energy industry and/or industrial industry work experience
- Extensive experience and proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts
- Background in corporate law and mitigate risks
- Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, demonstrated ability to be flexible, self-motivated and show high levels of initiative
- Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst multitasking multiple projects while working both independently and on their own initiative
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Working hybrid hours from Houston HQ offices
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education Assistance
- Generous Parental Leave
- Mental Health resources
- Dependent Care
- Additional elected or voluntary benefit
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.