As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.
We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Contracts Specialist
- Permanent
- Full Time 37.5 hrs
- Aberdeen, UK (50/50 Hybrid working)
The Contracts Specialist is the regional focal point for Supply Chain Management (SCM) Contracts. They provide guidance to the Business Units on all aspects of SCM Contracting Principles. The Contracts Specialist will establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships mitigating risk throughout the supply chain and promoting safe, effective, trouble-free operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the continual development and implementation of a robust SCM governance programme within the Business Units, ensuring regionally, SCM conform to all Company and SCM Policies and Standards, fully meeting the Company’s obligations under ABC legislation.
- Work with the regions to implement a contracting strategy and implement in accordance with SCM Contracting Principles.
- Ensure robust contract management processes are implemented for key contracts.
- Mentor the Contracts Co-ordinators in the regions to develop them accordingly.
- Work within the Contracts Corporate Team to allow the business to have a structured, systematic approach to contracts management and contracting principles.
- Provide effective communication with Operations and E&M leadership to promote SCM standards and procedures to ensure good contracting practice is cascaded through the business.
- Maintain awareness of SCM and contracting best practice in relation to the oil & gas marketplace and act as the functional expert in these matters.
- Support Regional teams in contract dispute matters
Key Skills:
- Demonstrate competence in SCM methodologies with the ability to interface with other functions at various levels to achieve objectives.
- Proven track record in contract planning, tender management, post tender negotiation, contract award and contract management.
- Must be well organised, proactive and a good communicator.
- Understanding of the Oil & Gas sector marketplace, market forces
Experience:
- Proven experience (3 years) in a SCM contracts role with an Oilfield Operator, Drilling Contractor or Service Company or equivalent
- Must have experience in defining long-term contracting strategies and the delivery of the accompanying plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a Law or Business Discipline.
- LLM, MCIPs or MSc Supply Chain Management is advantageous
What we offer:
- Compressed Working Week (full-time employees only)
- Hybrid working (for all office staff)
- Bonus - all employees are eligible to participate in a bonus scheme.
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Group Private Medical Insurance
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Annual Leave with an additional holiday on your Birthday (total 33 days annual leave)
- Group Life Insurance
- Group Private Dental Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Group Private Medical / Dental Insurance for dependents
- Social Club
