Senior Contracts Adviser

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Adviser. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a 12 month contract basis and offers hybrid working.

ROLE

• Oversees the execution of the complete Category Management and Contracting Process (CMCP) including contract strategy, tactics and contract management activities
• Role models leadership behaviours, motivates others and develops peers and colleagues

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates effectively across multiple and complex internal business / functional interfaces, often at a senior level, and is recognised by internal customers, peers and suppliers as ‘a seasoned professional’. Deals confidently with suppliers up to and at senior levels as required
• Builds strong and effective relationships with internal customers and is seen as an integral part of their ‘business team’. Takes time to understand their operation and their real business needs
• As a result of the relatively high level of professional expertise, operates with considerable autonomy within the organisation’s Supply Chain Policy and framework
• Is conversant with both the theory and application of the full range of modern procurement tools and techniques. As a result, is able to develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and dynamics of the supply markets in which he / she operates
• Develops and implements commercial solutions which:
• Are driven by and respond to business needs
• Are often innovative and ‘do things differently’
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop overall demand forecasts for input into the Category Plan on a rolling three-year basis
• Develop and implement high quality documentation for bidding, evaluation, negotiation, award and post award management for all contracts in portfolio in accordance with company policies and procedures
• 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 technical owners
• Act as the primary liaison between C&P, Legal, Insurance and other risk structure functions, filtering and dealing with most day-to-day matters so functional involvement is only required for more substantive items
• Identify and understand commercial needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively proposes solutions that take account of market conditions, risks and business drivers
• Leads supplier relationships effectively and collaboratively drives continuous performance improvement
• Build and maintain strong network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments

REQUIREMENTS

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc:

• 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 / Knowledge:

• Track record of effective leadership and people management
• Experience in preparing Category Plans, ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., within the Contracts and Procurement function preferably within the energy industry
• Appreciation of the technical aspects of offshore operations
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tender evaluation
• Experience in contract management and developing supplier relationships, delivering benefits through collaborative working
• Appreciation of the need to build stakeholder relationships and application of business needs

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 make a useful contribution to the development of ‘the vision’
• Uses professional expertise to develop innovative category strategies and different ‘ways of doing things’
• Able to develop effective work plans and priorities in order to meet objectives
• Is an effective team member and fully contributes to the team effort. Openly shares professional expertise and know-how with the team
• Able to lead a multi-functional team for a procurement project
• Applies analytical skills to commercial projects