Job description

POSITION IS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - COMPANY WILL PAY FOR RELOCATION COSTS.

POSITION PURPOSE - The Contracts & Procurement Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the complete end-to-end contract management process within Company, for Operations & Maintenance. This role is specifically focused on procurement interface management, strategy, and execution. The Contracts & Procurement Specialist works closely with the function leaders, as well as other key stakeholders to ensure optimal selection of contractors and manage the delivery of outcomes to support Company’s Engineering contract requirements in a timely manner.

• Provide procurement oversight.
• Agree and implement standardization, sparing and respective supplier relationship strategies.
• Support Operations objectives and strategies within SAP.
• Execute sourcing strategies for Company related to material needs for Company framework agreements & price books.
• Ensure best value for purchases and long-term total cost of ownership.
• Develop strategies to optimize third party spend for Operations & Maintenance.
• Contract support of the Operations function.
• All facets of contract formation and contract management including drafting, interpretation, negotiation, contract review, and administration of complex customer agreements.
• Provide independent and objective contract evaluation as well as experienced advice and guidance to various functions, as applicable.
• Roll out final contracts to advise internal stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations and providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies to drive process improvement and/or efficiencies.
• Collaborate with various teams and functions, ensuring organizational effectiveness and standardization.
• Support the maximization of cost targets and cash flow while minimizing risk in the negotiation of contracts.
• Contribute to the development of strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring provision of top-class service and high customer satisfaction.
• Adherence to Company Process & Procedures

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop & execute contracting strategies, analyzing and assessing alternative contracting strategies and contracting work breakdown structures as part of optimizing the overall execution strategy.
• Optimize cost/value of the contract with minimal risks to Company, and in accordance with the Company's Policies and Procedures, the Delegation of Authority (DOA) and HSES requirements, with all relevant country specific laws and regulations, and any applicable requirements, such as material approvals processes and tracking.
• Lead tender activities, providing guidance and leadership, including sourcing contractors; drafting commercial documents; issuing tender documentation; disseminating information to applicable personnel for technical evaluation; and carrying out commercial and legal evaluation with functional input where required. Carry out negotiations with contractors to secure the preferred outcomes, based on the best overall value to Company, while minimizing risks.
• Provide guidance and leadership in contracting matters, completing tasks that are fit-for-purpose and beneficial to all involved. Work collaboratively with key Company functions when drafting and managing issues during the life of a contract.
• Utilize available Company systems to facilitate and manage workflow. Assist in the optimization of SAP utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Formal Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ broad experience in contracts, purchasing or legal disciplines, with over 3 years’ experience with Engineering, Maintenance, Drilling and/or Project contracts and/or procurement.
• Materials management experience
• Working knowledge of sparing philosophies
• Extensive knowledge of contracting principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience in oil and gas.
• Strong contractor management and contracts administration knowledge and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Contracts, Purchasing or Legal disciplines: 5 years (Preferred)
• Engr, Maint, Drilling & Porject Contracts & or Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Materials Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Oil and Gas: 3 years (Preferred)
• Contractor Mgmt & Contracts Admin knowledge and: 5 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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