Senior Contracts Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer for a 12 month contract position, located in Aberdeen.

ROLE

Our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team is a key support function and enables the commitment of several billion dollars of 3rd party spend across Operations, Decommissioning and Capital Projects per annum. The Senior Contracts Advisor is responsible for a significant area of spend in the business. The role will manage a suite of allocated contracts that underpin the day to day operational or project requirements of the business and will therefore take responsibility for all stages of the contracting process from strategy development through to performance management, with full engagement from key business stakeholders. The role will be expected to contribute significantly towards continuous improvement within the function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures they follow the companies contracting process and good SCM practice to optimise value
• Support Category Management approach in areas of Procurement Planning, Category Reviews and Supplier Relationship Management with responsibility for number of critical procurement categories and high value contracts
• Interface with other members of contracting team to capitalise on any opportunities for commercial synergies and performance improvement
• Interface with the Technical Contract Owner to ensure that the usability of the final contract is optimised
• Support of Federal contracts and agreements - looks for opportunities for synergies and to add value across assets /divisions
• Ensures they plan their workload to deliver the companies contracting plan in a timely and professional manner
• Support, coach and train junior members of the team in supply chain best practice
• Maintain a firm understanding of the threat Cyber Attacks pose in both regular IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology / industrial automation) environments and the potential consequences of such attacks.

Key Duties

• Provide commercial and contractual support to internal and external stakeholders in all aspects of contracting for materials and services in support of the Company’s activity. Responsibility will predominantly, but not exclusively, lie with Tier 1 – Tier 2 Contracts per internal classification
• Responsible for critical or high value awards, develop strategy, tender, analyse, negotiate and award contracts to align with Supply Chain strategy and operational requirements ensuring that a full audit trail of contracting activities is maintained
• Complete annual Procurement Plan to understand future demand and co-ordinate Category Reviews in advance of key decision points or otherwise
• Maintain the Contractual records within the appropriate electronic systems and repositories
• Support the Buying Team on day to day contractual issues
• Assess contractual, financial and liability risk to the company
• Ensure all key contracts carry a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to encourage positive behaviour, both internally and externally, that will help support robust contract delivery and performance attainment
• Meet regularly with key contractors to ensure the Company’s needs are being met, that strategic value of the relationships are being realised and that the Company is meeting its obligations to the contractor to help position the contract for success
• Encourage new initiatives that improve productivity and/or help lower total costs of business
• Ensure that cost, quality and schedules are managed consistent with Company contract and procurement policies and procedures
• Fulfil an active role in supporting the Company in industry supported initiatives
• Support Contracts Manager through complex work scopes or act as delegate when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Attainment & Accreditation

• HND in Business, Finance or Law or suitable equivalent experience through on the job training and development
• Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Commercial Law
• Working towards or fully qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Professional Skills & Experience

• Experience of SCM operations in the Oil & Gas Industry preferably with an Operator or Tier 1 Contractor
• Experience of Supply Chain Management in the UKCS with a good understanding of the marketplace and contracting landscape as it applies to various procurement categories across operations, decommissioning and projects
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Performance Management
• Experience with ERP/EAMS systems (specifically SAP) and other associated SCM and business systems
• Experience of building good internal relations and seen as a proactive player are critical to success
• Ability to work with established processes and guidelines but also continually look at areas for improvement
• Must have experience in a similar role or have other procurement experience and contractual knowledge within a competent major procurement operation
• Must demonstrate exemplary commitment to good HS&E practice.

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities

• Must be able to work effectively within a multi-functional team
• Must have good influencing skills & negotiation skills
• Demonstrable communication skills at all organisational levels and with remote Asset team members
• Committed team player with a high degree of self-motivation; embraces change and continuous improvement
• Ability to structure and solve problems using initiative and resourcefulness

Circumstances

• Ability to travel to sites outside of Aberdeen – Peterhead, Flotta and offshore installations - as required by the business and undertake any medical or training courses required to complete such necessary travel
• Ability to travel to supplier/contractor premises outside of Aberdeen and the UK - as required by the business.