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Supply chain specialist

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
James Fisher and Sons plc
Posted: 22 October
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About the Role

Supplier Contract Specialist
Location can be flexible: Westhill, Aberdeen or Inchinnan, Glasgow
Permanent position

Who we are: JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

About the role: The Supplier Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations, supports supplier governance, and collaborates with legal, commercial, procurement, and operational teams to optimize supplier relationships and mitigate contractual risks.

Your key responsibilities will also include:

* Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and pricing.
* Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain accurate records of contracts and related documentation.
* Collaborate with procurement, commercial, legal, and operational teams to align contract terms with business objectives.
* Monitor supplier performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
* Resolve contractual disputes and support corrective actions.
* Support audits and reporting related to supplier contracts.
* Provide guidance and training on contract management best practices.

What do you need?

* Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and management.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier governance.
* Knowledge of legal terminology and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
* Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or related field would be preferred.
* CIPS qualification would be desirable.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Working for us: We offer a number of benefits including Group Personal Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, free fruit in the office and an early finish on Fridays.

The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

JFD is proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc, who has partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.

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