Procurement Specialist & Contract Manager OffshoreOnshore

Turner & Townsend; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in the UK seeks a Procurement Specialist/Contract Manager to ensure effective contract management on critical Carbon Capture projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in contracts management within the energy sector and a relevant bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance and maximising value through effective stakeholder collaboration. This is a full-time position offering competitive remuneration and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Attractive range of benefits

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to work with talented colleagues

Qualifications

• 10 years of demonstrated experience in contracts management, preferably within the Energy sector.
• Understanding of the financial analysis and reporting of project budgets.
• Extensive knowledge of Contracts for Offshore/Onshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep knowledge and understanding of end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management.
• Source and procure highly complex contracting requirements.
• Manage major capital project sourcing activities.
• Assist in drafting new frameworks and agreements.

Skills

Contract Lifecycle Management

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Business / Law

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist/Contract Manager to support our client on the delivery of an exciting Carbon Capture Offshore/Onshore project.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep knowledge and understanding of end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management. Ensure value is maximized throughout the category and contracting process.
• Source and procure highly complex contracting requirements with high criticality impact. Ensure optimum value within a defined service lead and evaluate competitive tender, negotiating with major suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Experience in preparing project contracting strategies ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations within the Supply Chain function, preferably within the energy industry.
• Manage major capital project sourcing activities in accordance with Client's HSES Energy Policies, Standards & Procedures.
• Build and maintain a strong network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments.
• Assist in drafting new frameworks/Call‑off agreements to ensure organisational requirements are fully met.
• Support in development of pre‑qualification and evaluation criteria and evaluations of all packages.
• Ensure that all elements of scope of work are well included in the contract documentation.
• Support the commercial evaluation process of bids and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
• Work as a business partner with key internal stakeholders, managing all contracting activity, including creation and implementation of contract plans that will ensure delivery in line with business objectives, regulatory requirements and landing of all value negotiated.
• Identify opportunities for lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services, negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters and applying judgment as to what constitutes an acceptable level of contractual risk and supply resilience.
• Report changes and updates through proactive governance.
• Pro‑active contracts management and claim negotiations, including resolution of issues/disputes of contracts.
• Lead on assessment of contract variations in line with contractual provisions.
• Review suppliers' contract submittals and arrange responses within contractual timescales.
• Ensure contract compliance throughout the duration of the contract, including monitoring deliverables, managing variations and claims, and resolving disputes.
• Data analysis and reporting, collecting and collating data for forecasting and planning purposes plus record‑keeping purposes.
• Extensive record keeping supporting ongoing tender administration and purchase requisition/purchase order governance.
• Support procurement activities on current frameworks to ensure immediate requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage procurement timelines and plans for the whole duration of the project.

Qualifications

• 10 years of demonstrated experience in contracts management, preferably within the Energy sector.
• Bachelors degree qualification in Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Business / Law or equivalent.
• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification preferred but not essential.
• Contract management experience throughout the life cycle of Offshore/Onshore projects, including contract change management and contract claim management.
• Extensive knowledge of Contracts for Offshore/Onshore operations.
• Understanding of the financial analysis and reporting of project budgets.
• Build, maintain and manage close relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Full‑time permanent position.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave (23 days + 2 company days).
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
• Career development opportunities both in the UK and globally.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

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