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Contract: Contracts Specialist / Aberdeen

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Added:2022-12-13
Location: Aberdeen
Salary:Competitive
Duration:Contract
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The client, an oil and gas operator, requires a contracts specialist to join the team on a long-term contract.

POSITION SUMMARY
• Manages a portfolio of high/medium, risk/value contracts pertaining to operating an offshore platform facility.
• Coordinate tender/sourcing activities to ensure that contracts and agreements are placed to meet business
requirements and support ongoing activities.
• Ensure that cost-effective and high performing contracts and agreements are delivered and managed in a
professional and ethical manner.
• Ensure Company is not exposed to unnecessary contractual or commercial risk.
• Manage the Supply Chain interface with Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants and Company in a professional and
ethical manner.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Champion QHSESG in all procurement activities.
• Manages a portfolio of high/medium, risk/value contracts pertaining to operating an offshore platform facility.
• Prioritise tender schedules and manage workload to meet business requirements.
• Leads the tendering and evaluation process and makes recommendations to management.
• Plan, conduct and conclude complex contract negotiations.
• Prepare detailed Recommendation to Award papers and presentations to review boards where required.
• Draft agreements using standard templates.
• Contract management from kick off to close out.
• Provide contractual advice, support and interpretation to the Operations team.
• Lead complex negotiations.
• Lead claim and dispute teams ensuring positive outcomes where applicable.
• Develop and implement supplier relationship performance management plans, including performance reviews and
identifies improvement plans for any underperforming contracts.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements through good communication and
collaboration.
• 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.
• Monitor the external environment to identify and take advantage of immediate business opportunities to improve
results within defined area of responsibility.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INTERFACES
• Department Managers and Representatives, Logistics, Finance, Legal, QHSE and HR.
• Management and Representatives of Contractors/Suppliers.
• Industry Peers.
• Relevant industry organisations/bodies/authorities.
• Global supply chain team.
• Project Partner Interfaces.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES/ QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / PROFILE
• Preference for degree qualification in business/management/law/QS or equivalent discipline
• Extensive experience in oil and gas, with relevant experience in a range of categories.
• Professionally qualified i.e. CIPS, RICS
• Significant, in-depth knowledge and experience of contracts, conditions and conventions prevalent in the UKCS arena2
• 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.
• Experienced in developing contract strategies, which have delivered overall value to the business.
• Competent and experienced contract negotiator.
• In-depth understanding of Contractor remuneration structures and their commercial implications.
• Managed internal and Contractor relationships at a senior level.
• A strong understanding of stakeholders and their interests.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ROLE EFFECTIVELY
• Commercially aware with sound business acumen
• Can interpret contract law and has drafted a wide variety of contract types, adapting terms to suit
• Understands liability, indemnity and insurance principles
• Ability to work pro-actively under own initiative with minimum supervision
• Develops a culture of commitment to achieve highest level of ethical compliance
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Team player with good communication skills and who focuses on developing strong working relationships with all departments.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Displays a professional approach and demonstrates appropriate behaviours.
• Strong focus on delivery, quality and overall team and contract performance.
• Demonstrates effective use of contract management systems and is competent in all MS office applications


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