Our client is looking for a Contracts Analyst for a contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

ROLE

The Contracts Analyst is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of contracts across the company. The role implements best practices in procurement and supplier management, solves contractual issues, and collaborates with internal teams to optimize contract value. The role manages supplier risk by reviewing contracts for financial and legal implications, and leverages supplier relationships to secure the best deals. The role also utilizes the e-procurement systems to maintain a clear audit trail and on-time

project delivery.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


Implement the Category Management approach in Procurement Planning, Category Reviews and Supplier Relationship Management
Solve the day to day contractual issues for all the internal and external stakeholders
Ensure adherence to the RRUK’s contracting process and good SCM practices to optimise value
Interface with other Contracts Advisors and Analysts to capitalise on any commercial synergies and performance improvement opportunities
Collaborate with technical contract owner to optimise contract usability
Support the Federal contracts and agreements, to identify opportunities for synergies and value addition across assets/divisions
Plan workload to deliver company's contracting plan on time
Utilize e-procurement systems to streamline purchasing process and maintain full audit trail for the contractual records
Assess contractual, financial and liability risk to the company
Leverage strong relationships with suppliers to secure the business needs
Encourage new initiatives that improve productivity and/or help lower total costs of business
Complete annual Procurement Plan to understand future demand and co-ordinate Category Reviews in advance of key decision points or otherwise
Monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and take corrective actions when required
Collaborate with SCM central teams and update the SCM tracker weekly.
Emphasize the need of providing savings and cost avoidance
Conduct the end to end contracting process for the initiatives assigned
REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Skills and Experiences

Previous experience of SCM operations in the Oil & Gas Industry
Expertise in ERP/EAMS systems like SAP and Maximo, along with other SCM systems
Experience of Supply Chain Management in the UKCS with a good understanding of the marketplace, and contracting landscape.
Educational Qualification certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields
Certified in CIPS, CSCP, PMP, CPSM etc. are preferred.
Other Requirements

The role may require travelling offshore for certain business requirements