Group Contracts Manager

Attractive package
London

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing "producer/explorer" with a tremendous track record achieved within a few short years since floatation. With excellent financial backing and sound strategic management, they are poised for significant growth and investor return.

• Develop and manage an efficient and commercially robust contracts and procurement function to support the company's operations.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with company policy, legislation, good business practice and ethics.
• Participate in project planning and the provision of advice to support managers in contract review, tendering, procurement and approvals
• Develop and manage relationships with the company's main suppliers, partners and internal departments (Legal, Finance, Ops .etc) in relation to contracting and procurement issues.
• Manage and monitor contracts to ensure compliance and compliance issues are resolved and that the relevant bonds, certificates and guarantees are in place.
• Partake and when required lead contract negotiations
• Ensure internal staff are familiar with contracting mechanisms and documentation and receive appropriate training where required.
• Ensure necessary contract performance management systems and audits are in place to ensure company's interests are being maintained.
• Liaise with executive management, finance, legal and operations within the UK and overseas offices.
• Occasional overseas travel when required.

Requirements

• 10-15 years experience in contracts management, with 5 years + gained in the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience in the drafting of contracts covering facilities, operational and consultancy services.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Well organized and able to influence at the highest levels.

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