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    Contract Negotiator - Houston, United States - ConocoPhillips

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    Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

    Who We Are

    We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

    We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.

    We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

    Job Summary
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    The Contract Negotiator is responsible for providing commercial contract management in support of ConocoPhillips' Commercial Organization.

    Job Description

    Your responsibilities may include:

    • Negotiating and drafting single- or multi-commodity master trading agreements (NAESB, EEI, WSPP, ISDA, etc.) with counterparties
    • Ensuring timely execution and review of contracts
    • Working closely with Commercial Traders, Credit, Compliance, and Legal to accurately prepare and send trade confirmations, and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
    • Managing contracts and ensuring compliance throughout the term of the agreement
    • Developing recommendations on contract negotiations, amendments, proposals, etc.
    • Developing a strong understanding of the trade business and ensuring complex non-standard trades are accurately reflected in trading systems
    • Developing expertise in trading systems and working with IT on innovative automation solutions and enhancements
    • Providing support for various special projects
    Basic/Required:
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Admin/Mgmt, other related business field, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent
    • 1 or more years of experience working in a professional office environment
    • Intermediate proficiency in MS O365 applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams
    Preferred:
    • 3 or more years oil and gas experience
    • 1 or more years of experience developing contracts and agreements
    • 1 or more years of experience contract negotiating and/or commercial evaluation
    • Advanced knowledge and understanding of commercial trading, contract negotiations, and the confirmation processes
    • Intermediate proficiency in commercial trading systems (CXL, RightAngle), ICE eConfirm, and Quorum
    • Networking/interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals internally and externally
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
    • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Proven continuous improvement focused skillset
    • Leads by example and influence, and then acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
    • Balances a strong sense of teamwork with the ability to work independently across divisions with a high level of self-initiative and drive
    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively among competing priorities
    • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
    • Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding
    • Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
    Apply Before:
    May 1, 2024

    Sponsorship:
    ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

    EEO:
    In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.


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