Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator, are hiring a Contracts Advisor on a contract basis in Aberdeen.
Purpose of Role:
• This role oversees the plan, source, manage activities and provides ongoing support to Technical Owners post award
• Responsible for the effective management of the agreed procurement portfolio within the specified Categories (or any other Category as may reasonably be requested from time to time)
• To support the wider Supply Chain Team in the delivery of the category activity and associated targets
Plan phase deliverables include:
* Supporting category management and development, and assisting with the build of individual strategies for contracts of lower risk and value
Source phase deliverables include:
* Developing tenders for lower value and risk contracts
Manage phase deliverables include:
* Change management (administrative tasks associated with any contract amendments e.g., change orders)
* Supporting with SRM for Tier 1 contracts (performance management, contract management and risk management)
* Assessing and managing risk for Tier 2 - 4 contracts
Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):
*Major Accident Event (MAE)/
Major Accident to the Environment (MATTE)/
Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES)
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and HSES Procedures
Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required
Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:
* Prepare ITT packages taking account of business risks and key business drivers; draft robust evaluation criteria; evaluate commercial elements of bids and assist with negotiations in accordance with company procedures
* Liaise with key stakeholders to co-ordinate the compilation of robust contract award recommendations that fully justify the selection of the preferred supplier
* 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 contract team
* Identify and understand commercial / procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively proposes solutions that take account of market conditions, risks and business drivers
* Manage supplier relationship effectively and collaboratively drives continuous performance improvement
* Build and maintain network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximisation [Pre-award Phase]
* Collaborate with internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract / commercial deal [Post-award Phase]
* To develop work plans and prioritise to be an effective team member
Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:
Qualifications
• 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
• Experience in preparing ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., preferably within the operations division within the energy industry
• Appreciation of the technical aspects of offshore production operations
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & tender evaluation
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 manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creates innovative solutions
• An effective problem solver
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills: able to fully participate in cross-functional teams and confidently operate with internal business and suppliers
• Analytical / commercially minded
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail (when looking at contracts)
• Strategic thinker
• Effective time management (job requires the individual to multi-task)
• Data interpretation and reporting
• Legal knowledge #J-18808-Ljbffr