Contracts Administrator

Our client is currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent, full-time basis and offers hybrid working.

ROLE:

• Support in the management of contractual and commercial matters across the business ensuring consistency, compliance and alignment to the company contracting principles.
• Maintain and support a portfolio of contracts throughout the project lifecycle ensuring that the relevant controls are in place and adhered to.
• Contribute and support various functions in business development and tendering opportunities.
• Support supply chain management through the monitoring of key vendor agreements, compliance activities, and post-tender contract management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review framework agreements in various supply chain categories including operational and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and procurement, review pre-tender documentation.
• Implement standard contracting principles, ensuring consistency and best practices.
• Review ancillary documents, including non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, partnership / consortium agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Responsible for the management and update of contract registers to support early engagement in contract negotiations.
• Draft and issue key contractual correspondence.
• Administration of any IR35 documents and owner of the contractual portal.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, law or equivalent.
• Experience working with NEC, LOGIC Contracts
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience in role of similar level, and accountability
• Analytical mindset with a strong ability to assess and mitigate risks.
• Experience with Think Project, CEMAR.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of standard contracting principles and best practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 
• Excellent attention to detail, Diligence and self-discipline 

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office Based with Occasional Travel within the UK