Contracts & Procurement Advisor / England

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSE

Our Client, an Oil & Gas operator, owns a number interests on a number of assets across the north sea and operated a number of them. Due to The oil and gas industry has undergoing unprecedented change with the outlook for oil and gas prices to be in a state of flux for a period of time, we are currently recruiting for a Contracts & Procurement advisor. A significant amount of cost has been removed from both capex and opex through better control and collaboration within the supply chain. The job holder should have a good understanding of exploration and production activities in the UKCS and an understanding of the challenges facing the industry in a mature basin.

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist in the preparation of invitations to tender / tender evaluation / tender negotiations / recommendation to award in support of internal departments including: operations, projects and decommissioning
• Support the Supply Chain Manager in leading sourcing and administration processes in relation to contracts and procurement activities
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in an efficient and fully auditable manner

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Draft ITTs and requests for quotations and contracts.
• Negotiate contracts
• Administer Framework contracts
• Review terms and conditions and conduct post-contract administration
• Regularly update the Supply Chain Manager and the Commercial Director on contracting and procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with UKCS industry supply chain initiatives
• Ensure a detailed audit trail and records are maintained and available for internal and external review
• Ensure full involvement of the Health and Safety function in the procurement process

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Preferably from a technical / engineering background with experience of the UKCS market
• IT literate – including SAP & MS Office
• Experienced in drafting terms and conditions for supply chain contracts for goods and services within the UKCS E&P environment
• Experience working to CRINE LOGIC standards is essential
• Presentational and communication skills (written & oral)
• Ability to drive negotiations to achieve the best deal possible
• Commercially astute
• Able to self-manage and work alongside team members
• Lateral thinker / problem solver