Vopak

About the Company

At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Royal Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon feedstocks - paving the way to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join our company? Click on "Jobs" or visit the following websites to see the opportunities we have for you. Global: careersatvopak.com Netherlands: werkenbijvopak.nl

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Vopak

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Job Description

**Contracts Manager** **Role Summary:** Strategic oversight of contract governance, procurement compliance, and tender board processes for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, ensuring alignment with corporate governance frameworks and global best practices. **Expectations:** 15+ years of contract governance, procurement, or project contracting experience in infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors. Proven expertise in project governance methodologies (VPM), legal/financial compliance, RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), contract negotiation, and stakeholder leadership at executive levels. Must obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee contracting processes for compliance with governance standards and procurement strategies. - Develop standardized contracting frameworks and contract management procedures. - Manage tender board reviews, ensuring alignment with project governance and risk thresholds. - Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and project teams to maintain compliance and mitigate risks. - Negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for project execution. - Implement documentation systems for auditing, reporting, and compliance tracking. **Required Skills:** - Mastery of project governance (VPM), investment decision-making, and procurement risk assessments. - Strong RFx process expertise, supplier management, and contract negotiation abilities. - Leadership in stakeholder engagement with senior executives and cross-functional teams. - Analytical skills for contract compliance, regulatory adherence, and process improvement. - Proficiency in procurement/governance platforms (OSC, MyDocs, or equivalents). **Required Education & Certifications:** - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). - Advanced knowledge of legal, financial, and compliance principles in procurement. - Familiarity with anti-bribery, data privacy, and ethical procurement regulations.

Houston, United states

Hybrid

Senior

14-09-2025