Contracts Adviser

Harbour Energy; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies. Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Title: Contracts Adviser

Duration: 12 months (minimum)

Location: Aberdeen - Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Purpose of Role:

• This role oversees the plan, source, manage activities and provides ongoing support to Technical Owners post award.
• Responsible for the effective management of the agreed procurement portfolio within the specified Categories (or any other Category as may reasonably be requested from time to time).
• To support the wider Supply Chain Team in the delivery of the category activity and associated targets.

Plan phase deliverables include:

• Supporting category management and development, and assisting with the build of individual strategies for contracts of lower risk and value.

Source phase deliverables include:

• Developing tenders for lower value and risk contracts.

Manage phase deliverables include:

• Change management (administrative tasks associated with any contract amendments e.g., change orders).
• Supporting with SRM for Tier 1 contracts (performance management, contract management and risk management).
• Assessing and managing risk for Tier 2 - 4 contracts.

Critical Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Prepare ITT packages taking account of business risks and key business drivers; draft robust evaluation criteria; evaluate commercial elements of bids and assist with negotiations in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to co-ordinate the compilation of robust contract award recommendations that fully justify the selection of the preferred supplier.
• Draft and develop Contracts and Contract Amendments including robust Contract Management Plans including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required.
• Ensure delivery and manage a portfolio of delegated contracts.
• Ensure implementation of Contractor HSES practices in close liaison with contract team.
• Identify and understand commercial / procurement needs from internal stakeholders and collaboratively propose solutions that take account of market conditions, risks and business drivers.
• Manage supplier relationships effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement.
• Build and maintain network in the market, being fully aware of forthcoming opportunities and supplier developments.
• To develop work plans and prioritise to be an effective team member.

Collaborate with:

• Internal stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximisation [Pre-award Phase].
• Internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract / commercial deal [Post-award Phase].

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

• Degree level (Business Management, Quantity Surveying or Law) and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.
• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be preferred but not mandatory.

Experience:

• Experience in preparing ITTs and drafting contract documents and award recommendations etc., preferably within the operations division within the energy industry.
• Appreciation of the technical aspects of offshore production operations.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations & tender evaluation.

Skills:

• Can do attitude, able to articulate in a precise manner.
• Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise, translates strategy to outcomes.
• Effective communication skills.
• Continuous improvement and simplification mindset.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creates innovative solutions.
• An effective problem solver.
• Proficient negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills: able to fully participate in cross-functional teams and confidently operate with internal business and suppliers.
• Analytical / commercially minded.
• Customer focused.
• Attention to detail (when looking at contracts).
• Strategic thinker.
• Effective time management (job requires the individual to multi-task).
• Data interpretation and reporting.
• Legal knowledge.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.