Contracts Specialist - 12 month contract Deliver integrated Supply Chain support in an Exploration and Production environment - across suppliers and contractors related to Projects and Subsea services Lead the development and implementation of a Projects and Subsea category strategy Undertake and lead contract negotiation and management to ensure that the contract and commercial standards are being adhered to and risk exposure is mitigated accordingly Liaise with legal (where required) to ensure that all contractual arrangements suitably mitigate company's contractual, commercial and technical risks across the allocated contracts portfolio Demonstrate Customer Focus and work closely with Business Implement and maintain a safe production environment, abiding by and reinforcing Company's HSEQ policy Champion change associated with the consolidation and preferred management approach towards existing contracts Provide excellent service to all users balancing cost, value, expediency and efficiency Lead the delivery of an effective supplier performance management program across the Projects and Subsea category to position both the company and supplier for success Undertake market analysis and trends Lean process management and re-engineering as required to maximise efficiency in the Contracts function and lead continuous operational/contractor improvement Effective evaluation and management of supplier risks through systematic audit procedures Active participation in supply chain initiatives Engagement with other operational and business functions, including Legal, Finance, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Undertake vendor assurance checks Ensure Maximo system is updated as required Utilisation of SEQual or equivalent for tendering activities, vendor assessment and feedback Liaise with the Project Controls function and ensure all required information is current and available