Our client is looking for 2 x Contract Advisers – Project Role for a 12 month contract position, located in London (Hybrid Working) 

ROLE

Project role to support the transition and integration requirements for Supply Chain following recent acquisition. Oversee the plan, source, manage activities in accordance with supply chain procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan phase deliverables include:

• Supporting category management and development, and assisting with the build of individual contracting strategies for contracts of lower risk and value

Source phase deliverables include:

• Developing and running tenders for lower value and risk contracts
• Negotiation with existing contractors to consolidate contracts

Manage phase deliverables include:

• Change management (administrative tasks associated with any contract amendments eg price changes, change orders)
• Supporting with SRM for Tier 1 contracts (performance management, contract management and risk management)
• Developing Contract Management Plans with Technical Owner and contractor for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracts as required;
• Assessing and managing risk for Tier 2 - 4 contracts

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Prepare ITT packages taking account of business risks and key business drivers; draft robust evaluation criteria; evaluate commercial elements of bids and assist with negotiations in accordance with company procedures
• Liaise with key stakeholders to co-ordinate the compilation of robust contract award recommendations that fully justify the selection of the preferred supplier
• Draft and develop Contracts and Contract Amendments including robust Contract Management Plans including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required
• Ensure implementation of Contractor HSES practices in close liaison with contract team
• Identify and understand commercial / procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively proposes solutions that take account of market conditions, risks and business drivers
• To develop work plans and prioritise to be an effective team member
• Collaborate with:
• Internal stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximisation [Pre-award Phase]
• Internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract / commercial deal [Post-award Phase]

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Degree level (Business Management, Quantity Surveying or Law) and / or proven long term comprehensive experience within Contracts and Procurement
• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be preferred but not mandatory

Experience:

• Experience in preparing ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., preferably within the operations division within the energy industry
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & tender evaluation

Skills

• Can do attitude, able to articulate in a precise manner
• Focused on tangible value outcomes, translating strategy to outcomes
• Effective communication skills
• Continuous improvement and simplification mindset
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creates innovative solutions
• An effective problem solver
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills: able to fully participate in cross-functional teams and confidently operate with internal business and suppliers
• Analytical / commercially minded
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail (when looking at contracts)
• Strategic thinker
• Effective time management (job requires the individual to multi-task)
• Data interpretation and reporting
• Legal knowledge