1.0OakTree Staffinghttps://www.oaktreestaffing.com/jobboardgordoncemhttps://www.oaktreestaffing.com/jobboard/author/gordoncem/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="IkImYHUZKp"><a href="https://www.oaktreestaffing.com/jobboard/job/contract-analyst-10246/">Contract Analyst</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.oaktreestaffing.com/jobboard/job/contract-analyst-10246/embed/#?secret=IkImYHUZKp" width="600" height="338" title="“Contract Analyst” — OakTree Staffing" data-secret="IkImYHUZKp" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.oaktreestaffing.com/jobboard/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Contract Analyst Location: Tulsa, OK Description: We are seeking a highly skilled contract negotiator with expertise in software asset management, procurement, and contractual knowledge. This role will lead high-value negotiations with software & hardware vendors, optimize software licenses, and lead projects to improve cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with various business units including IT, Legal, and Service Contracts teams to structure deals that optimize costs and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management: Lead complex negotiations with software vendors, service providers, and hardware suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing Structure Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and licensing agreements to align with business objectives Partner with IT, Legal, and Service Contracts teams to collaborate and assess contract needs and risks Ensure contracts meet internal compliance, financial goals, and risk management requirements to mitigate risk Software Asset & IT Procurement Management: Understand software asset management (SAM) best practices and integrate into contract negotiations Support software compliance efforts by ensuring proper licensing structures, renewals, and usage rights are in place Act as the point of contact for internal and external software audits, ensuring transparency and accurate reporting Optimize vendor contracts by aligning software and hardware purchases with business needs and usage patterns Project & Stakeholder Management: Drive the process of contract execution through the various steps until completion; meet with business units, structure the deal, push back on vendors, shepherd the agreement through legal and signatures, provide coding for procurement, then document purchased products for SAM compliance Develop strategies for cost savings and contract optimization while maintaining service quality Partner with Legal, IT, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with corporate objectives. Qualifications & Experience: Understanding of software licensing, IT procurement processes, and asset management best practices. Proven ability to negotiate large-scale and small-scale software, hardware, & service agreements with major vendors Experience with internal and external audits and ensuring compliance Strong project management skills with experience handling multiple negations Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Oil & Gas midstream operations Knowledge of supply chain and IT procurement best practices in large enterprises Familiarity with ServiceNow, Icertis, and Ariba for contract and asset management In depth knowledge with acquisitions and divestures relating to software contract consolidation or separation