Senior Contracts Advisor in Aberdeen

The Senior Contracts Advisor is a key role within the Supply Chain Team in ensuring that value is delivered to the Exceed business through the Contract and Procurement Process. The Senior Contracts Advisor will be accountable for the commercial aspects of contracting for the Exceed Wells Management Team. This role will drive commercial contracting excellence, security of supply and risk management through the implementation of effective and efficient contracting strategies and arrangements. This role will provide support to the Exceed Supply Chain Manager, Project Teams and Clients ensuring the Supply Chain is perceived as a positive, significant, value adding integral partner to the Exceed business.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all procurement and contracting activities within the Wells Management Team, including tender preparation, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and post-award administration.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, bidders' lists, and contractual templates in line with company standards.
• Liaise with project teams, supply chain, and legal departments to provide commercial and contractual support.
• Drive best value through competitive tendering, effective negotiation, and strong supplier relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with company contracting policies, governance, and risk management processes.
• Support development and implementation of Master Service Agreements and Due Diligence evaluations.
• Promote continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior contracts personnel and provide cover for the Supply Chain Manager when required.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reporting, and support other ad-hoc supply chain activities as needed.

BUSINESS INTERFACE:

• Proactively identify & understand commercial/procurement needs from internal stakeholders such as Project Managers, Commercial Director, Supply Chain Manager, Head of Well Management & Legal Counsel.
• Collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging the Business Demand &/or Procurement Practices in order to drive value and efficiency for the organisation.

CLIENT / SUPPLIER INTERFACE:

• Manage Client / Supplier relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (Eg: Operations, Cost, Logistics, KPIs). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well.

SUPPLY CHAIN INTERFACE:

• Ensure strong connect across the wider Supply Chain Organisation to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage of best practices.
• Ensure collaborative ways of working.
• Follow internal company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager & other Exceed Contract Advisors to ensure Exceed's and the clients' requirements are being met.

PEOPLE:

• Provides support and guidance to other supply chain team members to ensure delivery of results where possible.
• Provides Contractual and Commercial support and guidance to Technical team members.
• Builds effective working relationships with others and makes a constructive contribution within immediate team.

QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Company will provide a safe working environment for all employees. Employees will take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others and will familiarise themselves and comply with all Company Safety Rules and Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree qualification preferred in a business, management or Law related subject.
• CIPS qualification preferred.
• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years' experience in contracting or supply chain management.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and commercial management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good understanding of strategic, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial principles, including LOGIC terms and conditions.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

BEHAVIOURS:

• Highly driven, 'can do', inspiring, able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner.
• Uncompromising on HSE, ethics & compliance is a 'must have' in all Supply Chain.
• Collaborates and integrates within Supply Chain and with business.
• Understands business and speaks business language.
• Has effective influencing skills and can flex his/her style to audience.

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Experienced in providing support to a number of individuals.
• Capability to work on own initiative.
• Proven experience in dealing with contractors/vendors.
• Patience and drive to see a job through to conclusion.

Preferred:

• Self-motivated, disciplined and detail conscious.
• Knowledge of LOGIC.
• Multi-cultural experience in dealing with people.