Our client Repsol based in Aberdeen are currently recruiting for a Contracts Analyst to join their team on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Contracts Analyst with a strong Oil and Gas background. For more information on this role see below:
Job Profile Summary
The Contracts Analyst is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of contracts across the company. The role implements best practices in procurement and supplier management, solves contractual issues, and collaborates with internal teams to optimize contract value. The role manages supplier risk by reviewing contracts for financial and legal implications, and leverages supplier relationships to secure the best deals. The role also utilizes the e-procurement systems to maintain a clear audit trail and on-time project delivery.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Implement the Category Management approach in Procurement Planning, Category Reviews and Supplier Relationship Management
• Solve the day to day contractual issues for all the internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to the RRUK’s contracting process and good SCM practices to optimise value
• Interface with other Contracts Advisors and Analysts to capitalise on any commercial synergies and performance improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with technical contract owner to optimise contract usability
• Support the Federal contracts and agreements, to identify opportunities for synergies and value addition across assets/divisions
• Plan workload to deliver companys contracting plan on time
• Utilize e-procurement systems to streamline purchasing process and maintain full audit trail for the contractual records
• Assess contractual, financial and liability risk to the company
• Leverage strong relationships with suppliers to secure the business needs
• Encourage new initiatives that improve productivity and/or help lower total costs of business
• Complete annual Procurement Plan to understand future demand and co-ordinate Category Reviews in advance of key decision points or otherwise
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and take corrective actions when required
• Collaborate with SCM central teams and update the SCM tracker weekly.
• Emphasize the need of providing savings and cost avoidance
• Conduct the end to end contracting process for the initiatives assigned
Professional Skills and Experiences
• 3 years of experience of SCM operations in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Expertise in ERP/EAMS systems like SAP and Maximo, along with other SCM systems
• Experience of Supply Chain Management in the UKCS with a good understanding of the marketplace, and contracting landscape.
Educational Qualification certifications
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields
• Certified in CIPS, CSCP, PMP, CPSM etc. are preferred.
Other Requirements
• The role may require travelling offshore for certain business requirements.