Contracts Specialist- IT / Aberdeen

The client is currently recruiting for the position of IT Contracts Specialist, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Champion HSE in all procurement activities
* Responsible for implementation of company procurement standards, work processes and best practices in UK within IT category
* Plan, conduct and conclude complex contract negotiations
* Prioritise tender schedules and manage workload to meet business requirements
* Leads the tendering and evaluation process and makes recommendations to management
* Prepare detailed Recommendation to Award papers and presentations where required
* Draft agreements using standard templates
* Contract management from kick off to close out
* Provide contractual advice, support and interpretation to projects team
* Lead complex negotiations
* Lead claim and dispute teams ensuring positive outcomes where applicable
* Develop and implement supplier relationship performance management plans
* Work closely with stakeholders in order to understand their needs and requirements through good communication and collaboration

Experience & Qualifications:
* Relevant university degree qualification
* Professionally qualified i.e. CIPS
* Significant experience from a relevant field/ discipline
* Significant, in-depth knowledge and experience of contracts, conditions and conventions prevalent in the IT contracts arena
* Demonstrable experience of tendering, awarding and managing high risk, high value contracts and procurement across a range of requirements
* Experienced in developing contract strategies, which have delivered overall value to the business
* A strong understanding of stakeholders and their interests.

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