Contracts Advisor- Project

Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role based in London with a hybrid working arrangement available.

Description:

Project role to support the transition and integration requirements for Supply Chain following the client’s recent acquisition;
Oversee the plan, source, manage activities in accordance with the client’s supply chain procedures

Plan phase deliverables include:
Supporting category management and development, and assisting with the build of individual contracting strategies for contracts of lower risk and value

Source phase deliverables include:
Developing and running tenders for lower value and risk contracts
Negotiation with existing contractors to consolidate contracts

Manage phase deliverables include:
Change management (administrative tasks associated with any contract amendments eg price changes, change orders)
Supporting with SRM for Tier 1 contracts (performance management, contract management and risk management)
Developing Contract Management Plans with Technical Owner and contractor for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracts as required;
Assessing and managing risk for Tier 2 - 4 contracts

To support the wider Supply Chain Team in the delivery of the category activity and associated targets

Critical Responsibilities:

Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and client HSES Procedures

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 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
To develop work plans and prioritise to be an effective team member
Collaborate with:
Internal stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximisation [Pre-award Phase]
Internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract / commercial deal [Post-award Phase]

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Degree level (Business Management, Quantity Surveying or Law) and / or proven long term comprehensive experience within Contracts and Procurement
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
Proven experience in contract negotiations & tender evaluation