Contract Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Contracting & Procurement (C&P) professional to support the Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) category.

The successful candidate will help shape and execute the procurement strategy, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth transition of contracts and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across the IT/IS category, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract award.
• Support the transition of existing contracts and suppliers into the JV structure, including novation, exit, or re-tender strategies.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and transition timelines.
• Engage with internal stakeholders (Sub Surface, Wells, Asset, Operations & Finance) to gather requirements and define sourcing approaches.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, value delivery, and risk mitigation throughout the transition period.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SLAs, TSAs where applicable).
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements while maintaining service continuity.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally 10–15 years in Contracting & Procurement, must have a strong background in IT/IS, this is non negotiable.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in Contracting & Procurement, ideally within IT/IS or technology categories.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software, and services procurement (e.g. networks, cloud, hardware, managed services).
• Experience supporting business transitions, mergers, separations, or joint ventures (highly desirable).
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier arrangements.
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, including transitional arrangements such as TSAs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Qualification & Delivery

• A degree level (Business/Engineering), CIPS, and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.
• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

Behaviours

• Collaborative: Builds strong, trusting relationships across functions and with external partners.
• Accountable: Takes ownership of deliverables, ensuring commitments are met with quality and pace.
• Proactive: Anticipates challenges and acts early to mitigate risks and unblock issues.
• Customer-focused: Understands business needs and delivers pragmatic, value-driven outcomes.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and adjusts quickly to changing priorities.
• Integrity-driven: Demonstrates professionalism, transparency, and adherence to governance at all times.

Leadership

• Lead through influence: Effectively guide stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority.
• Drive outcomes: Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring key milestones in the transition are met.
• Decision-making: Confidently make informed, timely decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strategic mindset: Balance immediate transition needs with longer-term operating model goals.
• Mentorship & support: Share expertise and provide guidance to peers and stakeholders where required.
• Change leadership: Actively support and champion the transition to the JV, fostering engagement and alignment.