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Petroplan's client is undergoing rapid growth and is seeking a Contracts Advisor to join the Supply Chain & General Services team.
Responsible for coordinating end to end contracting from requirements definition, bidding, sourcing, negotiating, and securing agreements.
Responsible for contract planning, engaging with business owners, determining contract strategy, selecting contracting methods, identification of contract risks and putting in place risk mitigation, negotiation and finalization of contracts and handover to business owners.
Responsible for evaluating supplier performance and communicating results to operations; maintaining compliance with materials and services contracts.
Interfaces with various levels of management and reports to the Contracts Manager.
Essential Duties / Functions
1.Supports business with Contracting requests and determines Contract Strategy (existing agreement, new agreement, sourcing, bidding etc.)
2.Manage development, evaluation and execution of contracts and amendments for materials and services (M&S), professional services, or other contracts including related controls and approvals.
3.Identifies, develops and implements opportunities for cost savings in contracting. (i.e., terms and rate negotiations, renewals, service levels, etc.); works with legal for endorsement on changes to model agreements
4.Supports business in review and preparing Scopes of Work for contracts.
5.Monitors contract and ensures that renewal or replacement contracts are in place such that there are not lapses in service availability.
6.Leads bidding activities for projects, high value purchases, and other scenarios, as required, including providing advisory activities/recommendations on scopes of work, required exhibits, and other bid documents.
7.Excellent customer service while interfacing with suppliers and other functions such as business owners legal, finance, tax, health and safety.
8.Perform Supplier Qualification on vendors Golden Pass would do business with financial considerations, safety, references, IT risks, technical capabilities, any conflicts, etc.
9.Analyze and document contract deliverables and requirements (KPIs) and monitors for efficiency
10.Identifies process improvement activities.
11.Participates in internal assessments and in resolution of gaps
12.Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management
13.Participates and/or leads special projects
14.Maintains documentation and records per records retention policy
15.Supports P2P activities; identifies, develops and implements opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements
16.Provide updates and reports regarding contracting / purchasing status to stakeholders and management on a regular basis
17.Proven contracting experience for materials, services and ability to be flexible across all categories.
Minimum education required of the position.
A bachelors degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with 10 or more years of experience in contracts will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum experience required of the position.
7+ years related contracting / procurement / supply chain experience
5+ years experience in Oil & Gas (Mid-Stream LNG a plus)
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.
Proficiency in SAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP
Clear understanding of contracting and procurement processes
Ability to action all steps in the contracting process
Ability to improve processes and procedures
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to coordinate and lead the bidding process
Strong understanding of control principles
Excellent presentation skills
Demonstrates initiative and excellent time management skills
Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management
Ability to ensure contracts and projects are moved to completion
Proficiency in Open Text a plus
Required job competencies of the position.
Building Strategic Working Relationships
Persuasiveness
Planning and Organizing
Thoroughness
Ability to ensure completion of contracts and activities.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. are required for the position.
CSCP, CPIM or CPSM certifications a plus
Working Conditions
Normal office environment Monday to Friday 8-4 / 9-5
Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Job function
Administrative-
Industries
Oil and Gas
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