Senior Contracts Lead – Energy Transition & Carbon Hub

Spirit Energy; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Spirit Energy is seeking a Principal Contracts Engineer in Aberdeen on a part-time PAYE basis (2–3 days per week). You will lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and manage supplier performance while ensuring regulatory and governance compliance.

The role requires a science/engineering background and strong procurement tools experience. Applicants should have category management expertise, contract law knowledge, and a track

Qualifications

• Understanding of category management principles and end-to-end processes.
• Understanding of contract law and LOGIC contracting models.
• Experience in leading complex negotiations.
• Skills in contract development, execution and dispute resolution.
• Ability to lead supplier performance and relationship management.
• Membership of CIPS (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management for designated categories.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Forecast spend and identify value opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Skills

Category management

Contract law

Negotiations

Contract development

SAP

Ivalua

MS Office

Engineering degree

MBA/MSc advantage

CIPS member

Education

Science or Engineering degree

MBA or MSc in Supply Chain Management

CIPS membership (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

MS Office

Job description

Spirit Energy is seeking a Principal Contracts Engineer in Aberdeen on a part-time PAYE basis (2–3 days per week). You will lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and manage supplier performance while ensuring regulatory and governance compliance.

The role requires a science/engineering background and strong procurement tools experience. Applicants should have category management expertise, contract law knowledge, and a track