Contracts Partner

Repsol; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Profile Title: Contracts Partner

Area: SCM

Location: Aberdeen

Reports To: Contracts Manager

PPM Grade: Senior Professional

About the Company

Repsol is a multi-energy company committed to a sustainable world with a forward-looking vision based on innovation, efficiency, respect, and value creation to drive progress in society. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production, transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people. With over 80 years of experience, Repsol has been present in the entire oil and gas value chain in a sustainable and competitive way.

About the Role

The Contracts Partner is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of contracts across the company. The role supports in project delivery, and reviews and updates SCM tracker timely. The individual implements best practices in procurement and supplier management, solves contractual issues, and collaborates with internal teams to optimize contract value. Additionally, the role collaborates with SCM central teams and emphasizes the need of providing savings and cost avoidance. 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Category Management approach in Procurement Planning, Category Reviews and Supplier Relationship Management
• Support in the delivery of the project, adhering to the agreed terms within the contracts
• Oversee the day to day contractual issues are solved for all the internal and external stakeholders
• Review and update the SCM tracker on a weekly basis, in the development and implementation of SCM related plans for each project
• Ensure adherence to the RRUK’s contracting process and good SCM practices to optimise value
• Interface with other Contracts Partners and Analysts to capitalise on any commercial synergies and performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure all tender clarifications and agreements are included in the contract
• Collaborate with technical contract owner to optimise contract usability
• Plan workload to deliver company's contracting plan on time
• Utilise 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
• Develop and 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
• Proactive monitoring of supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and take corrective actions when required
• Collaborate with SCM central teams and emphasize the need of providing savings and cost avoidance

Qualifications

Educational Qualification certifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields
• Certified in CIPS, CSCP, PMP, CPSM etc. are preferred

Professional Skills and Experiences

• 5 years of experience in 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

Other Requirements

The role may require travelling offshore for certain business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, aiming to recruit, retain and develop our people based on merit. Recognizing the value of a diverse workforce, all applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, gender, nationality, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.