Procurement Advisor

Our client, an oil and gas operator, requires a Procurement Advisor to join the team on a contract basis.

Purpose:
To co-ordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the Pre-Award Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.
Key responsibilities cover the following areas:

• Preparation of Procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
• Involvement in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Implementation /amendment of Contracts as appropriate.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• To implement and properly follow all Procurement procedures and policies.
• To liaise with operations and administration personnel in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• To commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders.  Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• To participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• To assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions.
• To follow execution of contract advise on the interpretation of contract terms.
• To liaise with external suppliers and service companies to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• To ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• To implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• To ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.

Main Interfaces:

INTERNAL:

• All staff and other entities
• Liaison with procurement staff in London, Basingstoke and Northop

EXTERNAL:

• Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree qualified in a Business or Commercial subject (preferred).

Required Experience and Technical Competencies:

• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, electronic tendering systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oil and Gas industry experience required.
• Demonstrated pre-award procurement experience with oil and gas drilling and operations, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction), decommissioning, including proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Work to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Able to work in complex environment with conflicting priorities.
• Integrity and Honesty
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable.

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