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Contracting Specialist |
| Job Reference : |
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BBBH1087683_1535460356 |
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Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
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Up to £0.00 per annum + Negotiable |
| Posted on : |
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 |
| Apply before : |
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Thu Dec 31, 2099 |
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| Experience required : |
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< 1 year |
| Job category: |
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Supply Chain/Logistics |
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| Job Description |
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CONTRACTING SPECIALIST
Our client, an Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company operating in the North Sea, are looking for a Contracting Specialist to join them in Aberdeen.
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) team is a key support function and enables the commitment of several billion dollars of 3rd party spend across Operations, Reservoir & Wells and Projects per annum.
The Contracting Specialist is responsible for a significant area of spend in the business. The Contracting Specialist role will manage a suite of allocated contracts that underpin the day to day operational 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.
Job Requirements:
* The Contracting Specialist will be expected to contribute significantly towards continuous improvement within the function.
* Interface with other Contracting Specialists to capitalise on any opportunities for commercial synergies and cost.
* Interface with the Commercial Auditor to ensure that the usability of the final contract is optimised.
* Ensures that they follow the companies contracting process and good SCM practice to optimise value and protect the business
* Support of Federal contracts and agreements - looks for opportunities for synergies and to add value across assets /divisions.
* Ensures that they plan their workload to deliver the companies contracting plan.
* Provide commercial support to internal and external stakeholders in all aspects of contracting for materials and services in support of the Company's activity.
* 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 in the SCM systems.
* Contribute significantly to safety and operational efficiencies, including the Company's OPEX and CAPEX costs.
* Assist with the compilation of meaningful statistics to ensure they maintain the Contractual records within the appropriate electronic and physical repositories and generally 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) or a Service Level Agreement (SLA) 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.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of a contract/call-off spend report mechanism.
* Fulfil an active role in supporting the Company in industry supported initiatives
Education Attainment & Accreditation.
Technical Requirements:
* 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). |
| Apply before : Thu Dec 31, 2099 |
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