Reporting to the Asset C&P Leader, the Senior Contracts Analyst will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, award and monitoring the administration of contracts for works / goods / services in such a manner as to ensure the company’s best commercial interests are both served and protected, monitoring relevant markets and supporting contractor performance management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organising and controlling all process-based activities relating to onshore / offshore service contracts in assigned portfolio including strategies, pre-qualifications, tender list development, issues of ITT, analysis of tenders, contract negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation.
• Proactively working with the Lead Contract Performance to build and maintain relationships with contractors / suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities.
• Liaising closely with the Category Manager to locally deploy strategy and comply with global procurement governance.
• Actively pursuing contracting synergy opportunities for all business requirement.
• Actively contributing to the 3C program by delivery of costs savings without compromising safety or quality.
• Providing proactive and timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to Contracts and Procurement, including operating as a ‘Duet’ with the technical counterpart to promote effective contract planning, management and performance.
• Utilising approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.
• Complying with all applicable Contracts and Procurement rules, governance and process.
• Ensuring that contractor / supplier selection is carried out in accordance with company requirements and Compliance Programme and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.
• Mitigating project risk through pro-active management and negotiation of contractual disputes. Supporting settlement of claims, in conjunction with Senior Management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.
• Contributing to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives and adoption and sharing of best practice.
• Preparing and presenting (where required) CMC presentations.
• Demonstrating personal commitment to the SHE Policy and actively participate in company safety awareness and initiative schemes.
• Maintaining awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and company SHE standards.
• Supporting Asset Contracts Analysts during workload peaks in the Assets.
• Backfills Asset Contract Analysts when required.
• Participating in the coaching of the contract analysts.
• Participating in development of the Contracting Procedures.
• Prioritizing workload to ensure that operational and long-term services requirements are met.
• Participating in the deployment of TGP category strategies.

Applicants to this position should offer extensive experience in a similar role, ideally within an Oil and Gas Operator / E&P environment. Practical experience in the preparation and negotiation of technical contracts, as well as demonstrated experience in sourcing negotiations, supplier management and contract management is essential.  A CIPS qualification (or similar) is preferred.