Procurement Contract Specialist II
About You
To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:
The career profile of a successful Contracts operative may show qualification in a specific field of expertise which will contribute to all-round management capability. However, the emphasis in identifying a Contract Manager’s potential is centred on the illustration of proven capability and interest. Formal qualifications which indicate the suitability for Contracts Manager may include:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Studies or other relevant subject;
- Member/Associate or Fellow of relevant recognised professional body.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Minimum of 7-15 years of experience in related field is needed
- Extensive experience of managing pre-contract processes (including pre-qualification, preparation of Invitations To Tender, selection and award of contracts);
- Extensive experience of managing all post-award processes (general contract administration, change control, claims avoidance and management, final accounting, dispute resolution, etc);
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Able to cope in a complex and dynamic environment;
- The ability to convey arguments and propositions in personal relationships;
- Adept in the use of software and reporting systems (e.g. CRM (or similar), Excel, word, Powerpoint, Outlook, TEAMS etc.);
- Manage teams and Service delivery;
- Participative Leadership ethic;
- Ability to identify and meet Customer needs;
- Negotiation;
- Relationships;
- Coaching.
Professional knowledge
- Ideally at least ten years working experience after leaving full-time study;
- Experience in the industrial engineering (e.g. mid-stream/upstream oil & gas, chemical, process plant, etc) industry;
- Excellent understanding of contractual risk and contract law;
- Extensive experience of published standard forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC, IChemE, LOGIC, NEC, etc) standard and bespoke forms of contract;
- Involvement in Contract Work Practices;
- Extensive experience of leading and managing a team of contracts professionals;
- Experience of working without supervision;
- Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, and interpretation of commercial contracts;
- Understanding of construction methods, processes and concepts and the application of such knowledge;
- Basic ability to interpret relevant national industry codes and standards and Customer specifications;
- Strong working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines.
Moving forward together
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Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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