Lead Contract Quality Control

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Contract Quality Control (QC) Lead will play a significant role in the Vendor Risk Program with specific focus on contract QC. This individual will ensure that all contract quality control activities align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Further, this individual will develop, enhance, and execute day-to-day activities of the Supply Chain Contract Quality Control Program and identify improvement opportunities and trends associated with contracts, procedures, and requirements. The results, trends and opportunities of contract QCs will be reported to management by this individual. This role monitors the entire contract pool and leads in-depth assessments of contracts with vendors identified as high risk. Activities will need to satisfy both internal requirements and external compliance standards.

Essential Functions:

• Lead efforts in design and execution of contract Quality Control program processes.
• Test and verify that contracts comply with procurement policies and procedures including reviewing documentation to support compliance.
• Develop process to identify and prioritize high risk contracts for QC reviews.
• Report QC review results and trends to multiple levels of internal stakeholders to include Supply Chain management.
• Oversee vendor contract compliance reviews performed by a third-party.
• Maintain updated inventory of key contracts and contract requirements used to monitor quality of contracts and related supply chain procedures.
• Collaborate with Vendor Risk Assessment staff, Supply Chain team and risk Subject Matter Experts to help manage vendor risks.
• Analyze historical vendor/supplier risk trends, research risk drivers, and evaluate risk results for enterprise enhancements e.g., contract language; insurance coverage; environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
• Facilitate the planning and coordination of activities for annual supply chain team risk training.
• Proactively stay abreast of industry news and trade publications to keep current on risk issues that could impact the company, including but not limited to economic, political, supply chain, and forced labor / human trafficking; implement process modifications across the business when further action is needed to reduce risk and improve processes.
• Effectively communicate business critical information including QC results with a variety of stakeholders to include senior leadership, taking ownership and accountability for project outcomes supporting a values based culture.

Education Description:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience:

• 7-10 years' experience required with a minimum 5-7 years in audit, compliance, process improvement, organization change management and/or relevant experience required with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 05/05/2025

Posting End Date: 05/12/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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