Contracts Specialist

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

**Job description**:
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Contracts Specialist (Operations), based in Aberdeen.

**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.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Preference for degree qualification in business/management/law/QS or equivalent discipline
- Relevant 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 arena
- 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.

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