Contracts specialist

Job Description Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Contracts Advisor, based in Aberdeen. This will be for a 12-month contract position based in Aberdeen. The Contract Advisor will be responsible for the contractual management and administration of a portfolio of contracts in the Operation and Business Support category.
Responsibilities:
Post Award activities: Manage post award contract / commercial management of the contracts already in place:
• Including contract progress verification, change management, claims mitigation, invoice verification and closeout;
• Oversee preparation and administration of minor third-party contracts;
• Ensure all compliance, Joint Venture and Company requirements regarding contracting processes are satisfied;
• Develop and implement post award Contractor relationship / performance management including the tracking of the same;
• Compliant contract administration; and
• Engage and coordinating with Legal and other functional SMEs for contracting support.

Tendering involvement: Be the supply chain management focal point for future tender requirements, key tasks shall include:
• Prepare requests for proposal documentation;
• Co-ordination of subsequent evaluation / award recommendation;
• Lead negotiations; and
• Contract development and award.

Additional tasks: