Contract Specialist
2 days ago
Aberdeen
We are seeking a skilled Contracting & Procurement (C&P) professional to support the Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) category. The successful candidate will help shape and execute the procurement strategy, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth transition of contracts and suppliers. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across the IT/IS category, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract award., • Support the transition of existing contracts and suppliers into the JV structure, including novation, exit, or re-tender strategies, • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and transition timelines, • Engage with internal stakeholders (Sub Surface, Wells, Asset, Operations & Finance) to gather requirements and define sourcing approaches, • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, value delivery, and risk mitigation throughout the transition period, • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SLAs, TSAs where applicable), • Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies, and audit requirements, • Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements while maintaining service continuity Candidate Profile: • Ideally 10–15 years in Contracting & Procurement, must have a strong background in IT/IS, this is non negotiable. Skills & Attributes: • Proven experience in Contracting & Procurement, ideally within IT/IS or technology categories, • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software, and services procurement (e.g. networks, cloud, hardware, managed services), • Experience supporting business transitions, mergers, separations, or joint ventures (highly desirable), • Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier arrangements, • Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, including transitional arrangements such as TSAs, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management Key Experiences and Qualifications: Qualification & Delivery • A degree level (Business/Engineering), CIPS, and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP., • Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results. Behaviours • Collaborative: Builds strong, trusting relationships across functions and with external partners, • Accountable: Takes ownership of deliverables, ensuring commitments are met with quality and pace, • Proactive: Anticipates challenges and acts early to mitigate risks and unblock issues, • Customer-focused: Understands business needs and delivers pragmatic, value-driven outcomes, • Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and adjusts quickly to changing priorities, • Integrity-driven: Demonstrates professionalism, transparency, and adherence to governance at all times Leadership • Lead through influence: Effectively guide stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority, • Drive outcomes: Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring key milestones in the transition are met, • Decision-making: Confidently make informed, timely decisions in complex or ambiguous situations, • Strategic mindset: Balance immediate transition needs with longer-term operating model goals, • Mentorship & support: Share expertise and provide guidance to peers and stakeholders where required, • Change leadership: Actively support and champion the transition to the JV, fostering engagement and alignment