Contract advisor specialist subsea portfolio

Contract Advisor / Specialist (Subsea Portfolio) Location: Aberdeen Contract: 18 month Contract Salary / Package: PAYE Day rate, plus holiday accrual + Pension Auto Enrolment Timeframe: ASAP Recruitment Partner: Airswift Account Manager: Karen Robertson Key Skills: Contracts Management; Subsea contracts; Contracts advisor; Our business Our Operator client are recruiting for a Contract Advisor / Specialist to join the team in Aberdeen in managing subsea scopes of work. What can we offer you Fantastic opportunity to work for a world renowned Oil Gas Operator in a major subsea project scope. Excellent day rate, plus holiday accrual. Hybrid working arrangements in place. Key Responsibilities and background: * Manage the execution of subsea contracts. * Strong Contract Management Skills ndash; Value protection, stakeholder management, relationship management and understanding of contractual terms and conditions * If required Conduct tenders, evaluate bids drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance with the protocols as an overall lsquo;guidance rsquo;. * Ensure delivery effectively manage contracts while continuously drive value improvement targets. * Identify, develop implement supply chain improvement opportunities and manage value protection. * Ensure Supply Chain Strategy supports Goal Zero Aspiration through implementation of robust Contractor Safety Management practices and alignment to company and process safety Goal Zero focus areas. * Implementation of Contractor HSSE practices in close liaison with Contract Managers/Holders and Owners. * Proactively identify understand commercial/procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging the Business Demand /or Procurement Practices to drive value and efficiency for the organization. * Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (E.g.: HSSE, Operations, Cost). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well. Build and maintain strong network in the market, being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market. * Ensure strong connect across the wider Contract Procurement teams to ensure continuous cross sharing, synergies and leverage of best practices. * Ensure collaborative ways of working with Global Team (only relevant for certain spend categories). Critical Skills Personal Attributes: * Degree in Business or Engineering and proven experience in Contracts Procurement function. * Proven track record of subsea execution projects, including strong knowledge of UK subsea market. * Highly tuned commercial acumen and ability to negotiate/challenge to deliver value. * Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues