CONTRACTS ADVISOR - OPERATIONS & BUSINESS SUPPORT

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor for to look after the operations and business support categories. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role which is 4 days office based and one day from home.

Scope/Overall Purpose of Job:

This Contract Advisor position will be responsible for the contractual management and administration of a portfolio of Contracts in the Operations & Business Support category including:

Health, Safety and Environment (onshore and offshore)

Production Chemistry and Laboratory Services

Onshore and Offshore Facilities Management

Fabric Maintenance

Integrity, Inspection and Fabrication Services

Medical Services (onshore and offshore)

Offshore Geologists and Exploration Support

Third Party Procurement Services

Verification Services

Logistics - Marine & Aviation

Technology & Innovation

Human Resources; and

Contingent Labour

Key responsibilities of Contact Advisor:

Including contract progress verification, change management, claims mitigation, invoice verification and closeout

Oversee preparation and administration of minor third-party contracts

Ensure all compliance, Joint Venture and Company requirements regarding contracting processes are satisfied

Develop and implement post award Contractor relationship / performance management including the tracking of the same

Compliant contract administration; and

Engage and coordinating with Legal and other functional SMEs for contracting support.

Tendering involvement: Be the supply chain management focal point for future tender requirements, key tasks shall include:

Prepare requests for proposal documentation

Co-ordination of subsequent evaluation / award recommendation

Lead negotiations; and

Contract development and award.

Additional tasks:

Management of SAP/eProcurement system records

Establish and ensure the needs and requirements of key internal and external stakeholders are met; and Represent the Business as the SCM focal point at all monthly Tender Board Meetings as required.

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience as a Contracts Advisor on similar work scopes

Managing multiple contracts of varying levels of complexity, preferably having worked for Operator in the UKCS.

Ability to work in fast paced environment with high volume of activity.

Highly experienced and knowledgeable with formal SCM systems including principles and associated processes, practices, or tools including contract drafting and formulation, legal requirements, Terms and Conditions and risk assessment.

Experienced and effective in interfacing with internal stakeholders such as core business operations, compliance, Legal, Finance, as well as the Procurement, Materials, QA/QC and Logistics elements of the overarching supply chain management, along with any external stakeholders

Working knowledge of end-to-end Contracting process (Planning, Sourcing, Negotiation and Supplier/Contractor Management).

Proven business and commercial acumen, including negotiation skills.

Proficient in SAP, e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to effectively communicate within multi-functional teams with various technical backgrounds.

Qualifications/Competencies Required and Preferred

Preferably degree qualified in an appropriate commercial discipline (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Law)