Contracts Advisor

Cammach Bryant; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent oil & gas operator is seeking a Contracts Advisor Operations & Business Support based in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will oversee contract management and administration across various operational areas, requiring extensive experience in supply chain management and stakeholder engagement. This hybrid role combines office and home working, presenting a unique opportunity to influence the contracting process for an important portfolio of contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Contracts Advisor.
• Knowledgeable in formal SCM systems and principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award contract and commercial management.
• Prepare requests for proposal documentation.
• Lead negotiations and contract development.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Supplier/Contractor Management

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Management, or Law

Tools

SAP

e-Procurement systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Our client, a leading, independent oil & gas operator is currently recruiting for a Contracts Advisor Operations & Business Support. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a 12 month contract basis and offers hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)

ROLE

This Contract Advisor position will be responsible for the contractual management and administration of a portfolio of Contracts in the Operations & Business Support category including:

• Health, Safety and Environment (onshore and offshore)
• Production Chemistry and Laboratory Services
• Onshore and Offshore Facilities Management
• Fabric Maintenance
• Integrity, Inspection and Fabrication Services
• Medical Services (onshore and offshore)
• Offshore Geologists and Exploration Support
• Third Party Procurement Services
• Verification Services
• Logistics Marine & Aviation
• Technology & Innovation
• Human Resources; and Contingent Labour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Post Award activities: Manage post award contract / commercial management of the contracts already in place:

• Including contract progress verification, change management, claims mitigation, invoice verification and closeout;
• Oversee preparation and administration of minor third-party contracts;
• Ensure all compliance, Joint Venture and Company requirements regarding contracting processes are satisfied;
• Develop and implement post award Contractor relationship / performance management including the tracking of the same;
• Compliant contract administration; and
• Engage and coordinating with Legal and other functional SMEs for contracting support.

Tendering involvement: Be the supply chain management focal point for future tender requirements, key tasks shall include:

• Prepare requests for proposal documentation;
• Co-ordination of subsequent evaluation / award recommendation;
• Lead negotiations; and
• Contract development and award.

Additional tasks:

• Management of SAP/eProcurement system records;
• Establish and ensure the needs and requirements of key internal and external stakeholders are met; and
• Represent the Business as the SCM focal point at all monthly Tender Board Meetings as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferably degree qualified in an appropriate commercial discipline (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Law)
• Previous experience as a Contracts Advisor on similar work scopes for a minimum of 10 years, managing multiple contracts of varying levels of complexity, preferably having worked for Operator in the UKCS.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with high volume of activity.
• Highly experienced and knowledgeable with formal SCM systems including principles and associated processes, practices, or tools including contract drafting and formulation, legal requirements, Terms and Conditions and risk assessment.
• Experienced and effective in interfacing with internal stakeholders such as core business operations, compliance, Legal, Finance, as well as the Procurement, Materials, QA/QC and Logistics elements of the overarching supply chain management, along with any external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of end-to-end Contracting process (Planning, Sourcing, Negotiation and Supplier/Contractor Management).
• Proven business and commercial acumen, including negotiation skills.
  Proficient in SAP, e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate within multi-functional teams with various technical backgrounds.