Contract: Senior Contract Specialist / South Shields

The client, an oil and gas operator, requires a Senior Contracts Specialist to join the team on a contract basis. This position can be based in Newcastle or Great Yarmouth. 



POSITION:    Senior / Principal Contracts Specialist – Renewables department 
BUSINESS UNIT:  Procurement & Supplier Relations PROFESSION/SKILLS:  Supply Chain Management 
LOCATION:  Newcastle or Great Yarmouth

The position 

PDP Procurement and Supplier Relations (PSR) is responsible for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) process ensuring safe and efficient supply of products and services to all our operations and development projects globally.
 
By joining our team in the PDP Procurement and Supplier Relations (PSR) within the UK you will have the opportunity to: 
•    Shape, deliver and maximise the value of existing and future contract portfolio within Renewables
•    Lead and participate in a cross-functional team for the establishment of specific procurement strategies both locally and as part of Global sourcing teams.?? 
•    Prepare and issue enquiries, manage and conduct bid evaluation, negotiations and prepare award recommendation.?
•    Perform demand and market analysis.
•    Enhance supply chain by ensuring compliance with our governing Supply Chain Management processes, with specific focus on Integrity Due Diligence, Human Rights assessments, Safety and Commercial Risk.
•    Drive and perform contract?management from award to contract close- out?with a focus on minimising value leakage, risk and promoting safety.
•    Proactively ensure high quality stakeholder management both internally and towards suppliers.

Person specification

You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for: 

•    Relevant Bachelor?or?Masters?degree and / or proven relevant experience within the industry
•    Significant experience and competence in the creation and management of strategic contracts in the UK, with specific focus on Renewables
•    Strong awareness of the UK Supplier market and understanding of establishing and promoting Local Content within Renewables
•    Independent and flexible, with the ability to work within and lead multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
•    Skilled in developing, utilising and extending network of internal and external stakeholders.
•    Strategic and Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
•    Demonstrates high level of personal integrity and ethical awareness.
•    A role model with the ability to mentor and develop others in the team.