Contracts Specialist - Operations

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CONTRACTS SPECIALIST - OPERATIONS</p>
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POSITION SUMMARY:</p>
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Manages a portfolio of high/medium, risk/value contracts pertaining to operating an offshore platform facility.</p>
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Coordinate tender/sourcing activities to ensure that contracts and agreements are placed to meet business requirements and support ongoing activities.</p>
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Ensure that cost-effective and high performing contracts and agreements are delivered and managed in a professional and ethical manner.</p>
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Ensure Company is not exposed to unnecessary contractual or commercial risk.</p>
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Manage the Supply Chain interface with Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants and Company in a professional and ethical manner.</p>
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MAIN DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</p>
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Champion QHSESG in all procurement activities.</p>
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Manages a portfolio of high/medium, risk/value contracts pertaining to operating an offshore platform facility.</p>
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Prioritise tender schedules and manage workload to meet business requirements.</p>
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Leads the tendering and evaluation process and makes recommendations to management.</p>
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Plan, conduct and conclude complex contract negotiations.</p>
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Prepare detailed Recommendation to Award papers and presentations to review boards where required.</p>
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Draft agreements using standard templates.</p>
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Contract management from kick off to close out.</p>
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Provide contractual advice, support and interpretation to the Operations team.</p>
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Lead complex negotiations.</p>
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Lead claim and dispute teams ensuring positive outcomes where applicable.</p>
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Develop and implement supplier relationship performance management plans, including performance reviews and identifies improvement plans for any underperforming contracts.</p>
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Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements through good communication and collaboration.</p>
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Build and maintain network and relationships with business and regulatory partners relevant to our operated activities in the UK to secure necessary resources to achieve objectives.</p>
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Monitor the external environment to identify and take advantage of immediate business opportunities to improve results within defined area of responsibility.</p>
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REQUIRED COMPETENCES / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / PROFILE:</p>
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Preference for degree qualification in business/management/law/QS or equivalent discipline</p>
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Extensive experience in oil and gas, with relevant experience in a range of categories.</p>
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Professionally qualified i.e. CIPS, RICS.</p>
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Significant, in-depth knowledge and experience of contracts, conditions and conventions prevalent in the UKCS arena.</p>
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Demonstrable experience of tendering, awarding and managing high risk, high value contracts and procurement across a range of requirements pertaining to operating an offshore platform facility.</p>
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Experienced in developing contract strategies, which have delivered overall value to the business.</p>
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Competent and experienced contract negotiator.</p>
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In-depth understanding of Contractor remuneration structures and their commercial implications.</p>
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Managed internal and Contractor relationships at a senior level.</p>
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A strong understanding of stakeholders and their interests.</p>
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COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ROLE EFFECTIVELY:</p>
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Commercially aware with sound business acumen.</p>
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Can interpret contract law and has drafted a wide variety of contract types, adapting terms to suit.</p>
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Understands liability, indemnity and insurance principles.</p>
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Ability to work pro-actively under own initiative with minimum supervision.</p>
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Develops a culture of commitment to achieve highest level of ethical compliance.</p>
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Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.</p>
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Team player with good communication skills and who focuses on developing strong working relationships with all departments.</p>
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Flexible and adaptable to change.</p>
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Displays a professional approach and demonstrates appropriate behaviours.</p>
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Strong focus on delivery, quality and overall team and contract performance.</p>
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Demonstrates effective use of contract management systems and is competent in all MS office applications.</p>
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