Our client, a major Oil & Gas company, is seeking a Contracts Specialist to work a 1-year in Calgary, AB.
The CS manages, assists, and facilitates pre/post contracting and sourcing activities relating to the company. The scope covers contract formation through to administration. This role will support the Production Operations teams with category management for Material contracts. In addition, this role includes supply chain support for aviation, logistics and transportation contracts.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise on commercial content and negotiation support to relevant stakeholders for specific contract development
- Ensure that Supply Chain is represented during the formation of commercial relationships in efforts to achieve optimal value
- Support the development and on-going post-award contract management activities including dispute resolution, claims support, scope of work and compensation agreement amendments
- Provide contracting expertise and guidance to both strategic and routine requirements for various service and material agreements
- Support tactical and technical material & equipment sourcing and procurement
Participate and influence key stakeholder and supplier negotiations - Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand their SCM requirements and build fit for purpose strategies that reduce risk, add value, and meet execution requirements
- Provide enhanced metrics and reporting capabilities for ensuring contracting and support implementations are tracked and measured for success and continuous improvement with suppliers
Required
- Minimum college diploma in Business Administration, Law, or Supply Chain disciplines
- Minimum 5+ years of Supply Chain/Contracting experience preferably oil and gas industry
- Enhanced software application skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP)
- Demonstrated knowledge of contracting terms and conditions, clauses, scope of work and compensation schedule development
- Commercial experience / expertise, and strong negotiation planning skills
- Effective time management & strong organizational skills
- Keen attention to detail & adherence to quality work
- Experience with electronic contracting software
Preferred Qualifications
- Participation in IACCM (International Association Contract and Commercial Management) and/or SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association of Alberta) is an asset.
- Significant experience in Contract formation management with demonstrated ability to effectively use procurement and contracting knowledge to add value
- Knowledge of Upstream Canadian exploration and Production operations