Senior Contracts Analyst

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Senior Contracts Analyst</p>
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We're currently seeking an experienced Senior Contract Analyst, on a PAYE basis, where you will contribute to the development and execution of contract management services, providing proactive commercial solutions.</p>
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You will provide contract management support with an emphasis on providing the best value </p>
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for the company with a focus on budget, governance and assurance controls, as well as playing </p>
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a significant role in the advancement of a continuous improvement mindset. You will also be </p>
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able to proactively manage assigned contracts alongside the Contract Owner to ensure that </p>
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the company is receiving the best value from its external supply relationships and have the ability to </p>
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develop strong working relationships across the organisation.</p>
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Reporting to the Contracts Team Lead you will play a key role in the development and </p>
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execution of the Contracts Team functional strategy, with a focus on Drilling &amp; Completions</p>
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Contracts, providing support to key stakeholders across the business by:</p>
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Contributing to the development and execution of the overarching D&amp;C contracting </p>
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strategy, in support of all contracting activities.</p>
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Giving advice and support across the organisation on matters relating to contracts </p>
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planning, strategy and performance management.</p>
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Undertaking all formal contracting activities relating to on / offshore service and work </p>
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contracts, including assessment of internal and external demand, pre-qualifications, </p>
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tender list development and contract development strategies. Issue of ITT, analysis of </p>
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tenders, contract negotiations, preparation of contractual documentation and contract </p>
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management plans.</p>
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Completion of post-award contract administration including drafting and processing </p>
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of amendments, variations, dispute management and obtaining internal &amp; external </p>
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approvals. </p>
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Providing comprehensive advice on commercial and business risk.</p>
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Contributing to the process of continuous improvement in the contracting process, </p>
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including the adoption and sharing of best practice. Openly and proactively share </p>
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knowledge across Supply Chain and wider business teams.</p>
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The delivery of high-quality service provision which ensures activities are completed to </p>
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the highest professional and integrity standards in accordance with company standards ensuring all </p>
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decisions/commitments are recorded in an auditable manner.</p>
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Working with department manager's and contract owners to monitor the performance </p>
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of contractors and suppliers, developing highly positive and constructive relationships </p>
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with key contacts, internally and externally, holding regular feedback meetings with all</p>
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stakeholders.</p>
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Taking ownership for the continuous development of personal and technical expertise </p>
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and knowledge.</p>
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Sharing knowledge and mentoring less experienced team members.</p>
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Having a good understanding of outcome based contracting and transformational </p>
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contracting methodologies which actively encourage superior performance.</p>
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Participation at Contracts Review Board for key strategies and contracts.</p>
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Who are we looking for?</p>
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Qualified to Degree level or equivalent, you will have a proven track record of Contracts </p>
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Management within the Oil and Gas industry. We are particularly interested in you if you have </p>
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the following skills and knowledge:</p>
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Relevant experience in contracting within the oil and gas industry, experience in an </p>
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Operator environment is beneficial but not essential </p>
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Solid understanding of the oil and gas industry supply chain market and its contracting </p>
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principles (use of LOGIC based contracts) and practices</p>
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Full understanding of current UK/EU procurement legislation and the compliance </p>
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requirements in terms of Supply Chain</p>
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High degree of commercial awareness and fully developed analytical skills in terms of contractual cost analysis</p>
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Comprehensive understanding of contractual risk allocation</p>
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Highly developed facilitation and negotiation skills</p>
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Extensive experience in post award contract management</p>
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Ability to work on own initiative</p>
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Ability to perform at a high level under pressure and to prioritise work accordingly</p>
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Articulate communication skills</p>
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Numerate, analytical and logical thinker with strong organisational ability</p>
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An effective relationship-builder at all levels, with strong influencing ability both </p>
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internally and externally</p>
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Knowledge of information systems such as SAP and highly competent in using </p>
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Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint</p>
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Experience in budget and reporting techniques</p>
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An understanding of project management practice</p>
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