Overview
Supplier Contract Specialist – Location can be flexible: Westhill, Aberdeen or Inchinnan, Glasgow. Permanent position.
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
* 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 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.
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 is committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering 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, which has partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.
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Job location notes: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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