Contract Specialist - (IT/IS Category)

Contracts Specialist
 
Our client a large north sea operator,  is currently recruiting for the position of Contract Specialist, based in Aberdeen. They are looking for a skilled contracting and procurement professional who has previous experience supporting the Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) category.  This a 12-month PAYE contract role.  Hybrid working is available.
 
Responsibilities:

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across the IT/IS category, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract award.
• Support the transition of existing contracts and suppliers into the company IJV structure, including novation, exit, or re-tender strategies
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and transition timelines
• Engage with internal stakeholders (Sub Surface, Wells, Asset, Operations & Finance) to gather requirements and define sourcing approaches
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, value delivery, and risk mitigation throughout the transition period
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SLAs, TSAs where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies, and audit requirements
• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements while maintaining service continuity

 
Experience & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Contracting & Procurement, with a strong background in IT/IS.
• Proven experience in Contracting & Procurement, ideally within IT/IS or technology categories
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software, and services procurement (e.g. networks, cloud, hardware, managed services)
• Experience supporting business transitions, mergers, separations, or joint ventures (highly desirable)
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier arrangements
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, including transitional arrangements such as TSAs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management
• A degree level (Business/Engineering), CIPS, and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.
• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

 
Contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/082130.


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