Contracts Specialist (IT/IS) - VR/32351
This role focuses on procurement and contracting activities across the IT/IS category within a North Sea operator environment, covering sourcing, tendering, negotiation and supplier management across a range of technology-related contracts and supplier arrangements. Working closely with operational, technical and corporate stakeholders, the position supports continuity of service and transition planning during a major business transition programme. This is a 12-month PAYE contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support procurement activities across the IT/IS category, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract award.
- Support transition activities relating to existing contracts and suppliers, including novation, exit and re-tender strategies.
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business and transition requirements.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support sourcing approaches.
- Manage supplier relationships to support performance, value delivery and risk mitigation.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SLAs and transitional arrangements where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies and audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and value improvement while maintaining continuity of service.
- Support management of complex supplier arrangements and contractual obligations.
- Contribute to transition planning and support delivery of key transition milestones.
About You:
- Proven experience within a contracts and procurement role, ideally supporting IT/IS or technology-related categories.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software and services procurement.
- Experience supporting transitions, mergers, separations or joint venture activities is advantageous.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and supplier arrangements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Good understanding of procurement governance, compliance and risk management principles.
- Degree qualified, CIPS qualified and/or able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience.
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