SENIOR CONTRACTS ADVISOR

Our Client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor. This is a 12 Month maternity cover role and is based in Aberdeen.

Purpose of Role:

Oversees the execution of the complete Category Management and Contracting Process (CMCP) including contract strategy, tactics and contract management activities

Role models leadership behaviours, motivates others and develops peers and colleagues

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Operates effectively across multiple and complex internal business / functional interfaces, often at a senior level, and is recognised by internal customers, peers and suppliers as 'a seasoned professional'. Deals confidently with suppliers up to and at senior levels as required

Builds strong and effective relationships with internal customers and is seen as an integral part of their 'business team'. Takes time to understand their operation and their real business needs

As a result of the relatively high level of professional expertise, operates with considerable autonomy within the organisation's Supply Chain Policy and framework

Is conversant with both the theory and application of the full range of modern procurement tools and techniques. As a result, is able to develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and dynamics of the supply markets in which he / she operates

Develops and implements commercial solutions which:

Are driven by and respond to business needs

Are often innovative and 'do things differently'

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop overall demand forecasts for input into the Category Plan on a rolling three-year basis

Develop and implement high quality documentation for bidding, evaluation, negotiation, award and post award management for all contracts in portfolio in accordance with company policies and procedures

Draft and develop Contracts and Contract Amendments including robust Contract Management Plans including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required

Ensure delivery and manage a portfolio of delegated contracts

Ensure implementation of contractor HSES practices in close liaison with technical owners

Act as the primary liaison between C&P, Legal, Insurance and other risk structure functions, filtering and dealing with most day-to-day matters so functional involvement is only required for more substantive items

Identify and understand commercial needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively proposes solutions that take account of market conditions, risks and business drivers

Leads supplier relationships effectively and collaboratively drives continuous performance improvement

Build and maintain strong network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Degree level (Business Management, Quantity Surveying or Law) and / or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP

MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be preferred but not mandatory

Experience / Knowledge:

Track record of effective leadership and people management

Experience in preparing Category Plans, ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., within the Contracts and Procurement function preferably within the energy industry

Appreciation of the technical aspects of offshore operations

Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tender evaluation

Experience in contract management and developing supplier relationships, delivering benefits through collaborative working

Appreciation of the need to build stakeholder relationships and application of business needs

Skills:

Can do attitude, able to articulate in a precise manner

Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise, translates strategy to outcomes

Effective communication skills

Continuous improvement and simplification mindset

Able to make a useful contribution to the development of 'the vision'

Uses professional expertise to develop innovative category strategies and different 'ways of doing things'

Able to develop effective work plans and priorities in order to meet objectives

Is an effective team member and fully contributes to the team effort. Openly shares professional expertise and know-how with the team

Able to lead a multi-functional team for a procurement project

Applies analytical skills to commercial projects