Senior Contracts Specialist – Operations
The position
• Shape, deliver and maximise the value of Client’s existing and future Operations contract portfolio within Upstream & Low Carbon Solutions.
• 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 Client’s 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.
You
Some qualities are essential for Client. 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 Master's degree
• Significant experience and competence in the creation and management of strategic contracts in the UK, with specific preference given to those with experience of scopes including Maintenance and Modifications, Specialist Engineering and Production Chemicals
• Strong awareness of the UK Supplier market and understanding of establishing and promoting Local Content
• 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.