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Contract Specialist (IT)
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Aberdeen City
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Contract Specialist (IT)
Location: Aberdeen
Contract Length: 12 Months PAYE
Description:
As part of our resourcing strategy for the transition to the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) our client are seeking a skilled Contracting & Procurement (C&P) professional to support the Corporate Services category, with a particular focus on IT, HR, HSE, and Real Estate contracts.
The successful candidate will help shape and execute the procurement strategy, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth transition of contracts and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Infrastructure Technology (IT), HR, HSE, and Real Estate categories.
Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure optimal value and compliance.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support business continuity.
Support change management and integration activities related to the IJV transition.
Ensure procurement activities are aligned with corporate governance and risk management frameworks.
Develop commercially competitive contracting & procurement strategies with evolving business needs for assigned key spend categories which meets the Business Demand while taking into account potential implementation of strategies at local level.
Conduct tenders, evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance with the CMCP as an overall ‘guidance’.
Ensure delivery & effectively manage contracts while continuously drive value improvement targets.
Identify, develop & implement supply chain improvement opportunities.
Experience:
Ideally 10–15 years in Contracting & Procurement, with a strong background in Infrastructure Technology (IT) and corporate services procurement.
Skills & Attributes:
Proven ability to operate in transformational environments and manage change.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business functions.
Experience in building procurement strategies aligned with evolving business models.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across teams and functions.
Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.Key Experiences and Qualifications:
Qualification & Delivery
A degree level (Business/Engineering), CIPS, and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.
Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.Commercial
Highly tuned commercial acumen and curiosity with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value from complex deals.
Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.Behaviours
Highly driven, ‘can do’, inspiring, able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner
Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise, translates strategy to outcomes
Brings external market/supplier into the conversation (curiosity)
Uncompromising on HSSE, ethics & compliance is a ‘must have’ in all CP
Collaborates and integrates within CP and with business, enterprise first
Understands business and speaks business language
Has effective influencing skills and can flex his/her style to audience
Proven track record of commercial acumen
Continuous improvement and simplification mindsetLeadership
Strong and Proven Interpersonal, Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills.
Ability to cope with complexity & uncertainty and proven adaptability
Driven, Motivated & Passionate to drive positive change.
Demonstrated ability to interact seamlessly and effectively with all levels of management
Competency Profile (Standard Applicable CP Competency Profile)
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clientsBefore You Apply
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