Key Responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end contract lifecycle activities across assigned Operations & Maintenance contracts, from strategy and negotiation through execution and close-out.
• Developing and implementing category and contract strategies aligned with operational and business requirements.
• Leading competitive sourcing, tendering, and negotiation processes for goods and services, applying judgement on commercial risk and supply resilience.
• Drafting, negotiating, and agreeing commercial contracts, engaging internal stakeholders to ensure risks are understood and managed.
• Acting as the commercial point of reference for assigned categories, providing insight on market dynamics, suppliers, and regulatory considerations.
• Identifying and delivering value improvement initiatives, including cost optimisation and total acquisition cost reduction.
• Managing supplier performance and compliance, addressing non-performance and contractual issues as they arise.
• Supporting operational teams with in-life contract management, dispute resolution, and contract renewals.
• Challenging requirements and renegotiating contracts in-life and at renewal to optimise value and end-of-term outcomes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across contracting and supplier management activity, supporting less experienced team members where required.

About you:

• Clear understanding of end-to-end contract lifecycle management within an operational environment, with oil and gas experience preferable.
• Experience managing complex, business-critical contracts.
• Demonstrable capability in leading commercial negotiations and managing contractual risk.
• Sound understanding of contract law and the application of industry-standard contract models.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix organisation, influencing senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience, with professional supply chain membership advantageous.

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