Contracts Advisor

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.