Contract Negotiator - Houston, United States - ConocoPhillips

Description

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


Job DescriptionYour responsibilities may include:

Negotiating and drafting single- or multi-commodity master trading agreements (NAESB, EEI, WSPP, ISDA, etc.) with counterpartiesEnsuring timely execution and review of contractsWorking closely with Commercial Traders, Credit, Compliance, and Legal to accurately prepare and send trade confirmations, and resolve any discrepancies in a timely mannerManaging contracts and ensuring compliance throughout the term of the agreementDeveloping 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 systemsDeveloping expertise in trading systems and working with IT on innovative automation solutions and enhancementsProviding support for various special projectsBasic/Required:Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employerBachelor's degree or higher in Business Admin/Mgmt, other related business field, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent1 or more years of experience working in a professional office environmentIntermediate proficiency in MS O365 applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook and TeamsPreferred:3 or more years oil and gas experience1 or more years of experience developing contracts and agreements1 or more years of experience contract negotiating and/or commercial evaluationAdvanced knowledge and understanding of commercial trading, contract negotiations, and the confirmation processesIntermediate proficiency in commercial trading systems (CXL, RightAngle), ICE eConfirm, and QuorumNetworking/interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals internally and externallyExcellent communication skills, both written and oralHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailProven continuous improvement focused skillsetLeads by example and influence, and then acts to drive positive performance and achieve resultsBalances a strong sense of teamwork with the ability to work independently across divisions with a high level of self-initiative and driveStrong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively among competing prioritiesTakes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's rightListens actively and invites new ideas for shared understandingDelivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Apply Before:
May 1, 2024Sponsorship: 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.