Contracts Manager

We are looking for an experienced Contracts or Tender/Proposals professional to complete a 12 month-fixed term contract at our growing Energy Services Company based in the North of Aberdeen.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads detailed quantitative and qualitative contract evaluation, direct contractual and commercial negotiation in accordance with contracting principles.

• Liaises with key internal stakeholders to evaluate tenders, obtain contract award approvals and contract execution.

• Develops and presents detailed recommendations to head of department.

• Responsible for contract risk mitigation and commercial optimisation ensuring best value for our group.

• Provision of post-award administration support including contract amendment and variation administration reporting.

• Responsible for key supplier performance and relationship management including KPI’s.

• Ensures that the Supply Chain department Procurement Plan is kept up to date on a bi-weekly basis as a minimum or more regularly as may be required.

• Assists Contracts Lead and Head of Legal with project work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Educated to Degree level, preferably in a Business / Commercial / Supply Chain related discipline.

Preferred

Working towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accreditation

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

• Considerable experience gained in an oil and gas/energy contracts administration role, performing comparable duties in an operator/supply company setting.

• Strong experience in contract and commercial negotiations.

• Proven ability to deal with many key suppliers, build relationships and communicate effectively.

• Ability to develop relationships with key internal stakeholders in wells department.

• Considerable experience of Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

BENEFITS

• Location Aberdeen, Dyce

• 12-month contract

• £45k - £50k with 10% bonus linked to specific deliverables

• Hybrid – 2 days from home

• Hours 40 – some flexibility on start/finish

• Meals provided