As the Decom & Wells Contracts Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategic contracting across the organisation. Your main responsibilities will include developing and implementing a category management approach, creating annual procurement plans, and managing the entire contract lifecycle. You will lead post-award contract management, ensuring that contractors meet performance targets and business delivery needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a category management approach for strategic contracting, including annual contracting plans and regular category reviews.
• Driving post-award contract performance management and managing contractor performance delivery.
• Establishing and maintaining effective contract lifecycle management processes, from strategy development to contract performance.
• Collaborating with key strategic contractors to monitor performance targets and business delivery needs.
• Implementing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators aligned with business objectives (cost, quality, schedule, etc.).
• Securing approvals from internal and external stakeholders for contract awards, ensuring compliance with governance processes.
• Negotiating and finalising contracts in collaboration with the Legal Department, using standard contract templates.
• Managing change effectively through Variation Orders and amendments during the contract lifecycle.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to strategy development papers, invitations to tender, evaluation plans, and negotiation plans.
• Conducting performance discussions with direct reports and mentoring emerging leaders within the department.
• Managing the end-to-end contracting process for assigned initiatives, emphasising cost-saving and cost avoidance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in managing Decom & Wells contracts within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management within the UKCS regulatory frameworks.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, PMP, CPSM are preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel offshore for certain business requirements.
• Frequent visits to warehouses may be necessary.

TMM Recruitment INDSCC