Part Time Principle Contracts Specialist

Cammach are currently seeking a Part Time Principle Contracts Specialist (2-3 days per week) on behalf of our client, an independent oil and gas operator. Based in Aberdeen, this is a 12-month contract opportunity, offering the added flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement.

ROLE

Leads end-to-end contract lifecycle management and strategic sourcing, delivers commercial value, manages supplier performance, and ensures risk-controlled, compliant procurement aligned with business objective of commercialising the company’s portfolio of energy transition opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Management

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management, ensuring maximum value from strategy through to contract close-out.
• Conduct category and market assessments to evaluate sourcing options and trade-offs.
• Create and deliver category plans aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Continuously review category performance to improve value, efficiency, and leverage.
• Forecast future spend and identify value improvement opportunities.

Procurement & Tendering

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across designated categories. 
• Identify and execute competitive tendering opportunities. 
• Source goods and services to achieve optimal value for money within quality and service requirements. 
• Apply commercial judgement to balance cost, risk, and supply resilience.

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Develop negotiation strategies and lead complex commercial negotiations. 
• Draft, negotiate, and finalise contracts, ensuring risks are minimised. 
• Manage contract lifecycle, including implementation and close-out. 
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and commercial terms.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and drive performance improvements. 
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and manage disputes. 
• Act as commercial interface between suppliers and the business.
• Challenge business requirements to drive better commercial outcomes.
• Ensure delivery of negotiated value and cost savings.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify, assess, and manage contractual, regulatory and commercial risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal governance requirements. 
• Lead discussions on risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Maintain accurate systems, documentation, and audit readiness.

Safety & Operational Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HSE standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and escalate operational and regulatory risks.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required  

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

• Understanding of category management principles & the end-to-end processes
• Understanding of contract law and LOGIC contracting models
• Experience in leading complex negotiations
• Skills in contract development, execution and dispute resolution
• Ability to lead supplier performance and relationship management
• Competent user of SAP (procurement, finance, GR/IR …); Ivalua and MS Office tools

Qualifications

• Degree educated (preferably in Science or Engineering) or appropriate relevant in work experience
• MBA or MSc in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage
• Membership of CIPS (or equivalent)