Contracts & Procurement Manager in Inverurie

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions. Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specializing in late life energy assets.

We're committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions. We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• The Contracts and Procurement Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of contracts and procurement activities across assigned projects and operational assets, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client requirements, and Company governance standards.
• The role provides strategic leadership and hands-on execution across the full supply chain lifecycle, including subcontracting, procurement of goods and services, and post-award contract management.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the role ensures that all sourcing, contracting, and supply chain activities are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in a cost-effective manner, supporting both tendering and operational execution.
• The position is accountable for leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance across subcontracting, procurement, expediting, and materials management functions.
• Lead and manage integrated Contracts and Procurement teams, ensuring effective delivery across subcontracting, procurement, expediting, and materials functions.
• Build and develop a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, managing workload allocation, and supporting capability development.
• Promote a performance-driven culture focused on delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and manage Contracts and Procurement strategies aligned with project and operational objectives.
• Manage tendering activities through development of supply chain strategies, resource planning, and cost input.
• Manage and lead the preparation of strategy papers and sourcing plans with clear commercial justification.
• Manage full lifecycle delivery from requirement definition through to contract close-out, including sourcing and pre-qualification, supplier due diligence and registration, tendering and commercial evaluation, negotiation and award, and post-award contract and order management.
• Ensure procurement of materials and services is executed in a cost-effective and timely manner, aligned with Company procedures.
• Oversee preparation and issue of ITT/RFQ packages for goods and services.
• Lead commercial evaluations and recommendations for award.
• Review and approve contract terms, negotiation strategies, and deviations.
• Ensure appropriate back-to-back alignment with client contracts and manage approvals in line with DoA.
• Prepare and approve key governance documentation (e.g. SSA, RTA, RRC, Tender Board submissions).
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Ensure the correct use of Supply Chain systems for implementing procurement, expediting and material control, i.e. SAP, ORACLE, MODS, etc.
• Manage post-award activities including variations, claims, expediting, invoicing issues, and close-out.
• Drive subcontractor and supplier performance management, including formal reviews and improvement plans.
• Lead resolution of disputes and claims in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Company policies, procedures, and ethical supply chain standards.
• Manage supplier due diligence, compliance checks, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust contract governance, including change control and audit readiness.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks across the lifecycle.
• Accountable for delivery of procurement budgets, cost performance, and value creation initiatives.
• Ensure cost efficiencies are achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Operate within delegated financial authority and approval frameworks.
• Act as key interface between supply chain, project teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Represent the Contracts and Procurement function in project and management forums.
• PSCM has some Functional DoA responsibility for approvals.
• Any Purchase Orders can only be fully approved upon automated approval by others in accordance with established DoA.
• The role will require the validation of 3rd party supplier invoices to demonstrate progress against milestones and/or completion of deliverables. Final approval of invoices will be by others.
• The role will require the individual to develop and implement contracting and procurement strategies based on operational plans and delivery requirements.
• Analyse schedules, scopes, and market conditions to define sourcing approaches.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation strategies.
• Forecast and manage resource requirements across supply chain functions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Law, Business or Commercial discipline is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of onshore and offshore contract forms and commercial agreements, including (as applicable) LOGIC Onshore/Offshore Services T&Cs, service agreements, rental and purchase agreements, charter parties, confidentiality agreements and EPCI contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement and subcontracting processes across operational environments.
• Experience with procurement/subcontracting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP or equivalent ERP platforms) is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to produce clear, audit-ready commercial documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in subcontracting within an onshore/offshore operational delivery environment is essential.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary supply chain teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual negotiation capability.
• Demonstrated end-to-end supply chain execution across procurement and subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex supplier and client relationships.
• Highly organised with ability to operate in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Strong commitment to governance, compliance, and ethical supply chain practices.
• Proven ability to develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned to project objectives, operational priorities and wider business goals.
• Strong capability drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts across a range of commercial models (e.g., reimbursable, lump sum, unit rate, framework/call-off), ensuring appropriate back-to-back alignment with client terms.
• Highly motivated and delivery-focused, demonstrating pace, ownership and resilience in meeting project schedules and commercial targets while managing competing priorities.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism, operating transparently and in line with governance and compliance expectations.
• Strong HSE leadership mindset, proactively managing risk within the subcontractor base and promoting safe ways of working.
• Adaptable and agile, able to respond effectively to changing client needs and business requirements.