Logistics Contracts Specialist Norway

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create contract strategies and call for bid packages.
•  Evaluate bids and issue the bid award recommendation for Client, partners and Local Authorities.
•  Issue and follow up the status of the documents submitted to partners and to the Local Authorities: bid list, bid opening request, bid evaluation review, bid award, etc.
•  Negotiate the contracts terms and conditions (balancing technical, commercial and risk considerations)
•  Apply the Supply Chain, Contract Holder, HSE Management fundamentals within the Project Contracts Strategy.
•  Involve improving contracts business process from the scope of work-schedule of rates, bid evaluation matrix, bid award, change orders, claims, etc.
•  Effective follow up claims, contract management and change orders
•  Focal point for contractual finance, legal, HSE and insurance considerations.
•  Effective documentation/filing system, including close-out reports and supplier evaluation.
•  Analyse and check the cost effectiveness of the contracts and develop saving procedures.
•   Manage Reporting Data Information System.
•  Manage SAP contracts.
•  Manage and executing the developed procedures in an effective and efficient way, giving due consideration to the continuous changing requirements and time-planning from the customers.
• Compliance with Client (Corporate) procedures, Joint Venture and Local procedures.
• Establish an effective relationship within Project P&C Team and Technical Departments, Legal, Tax, HSE, Supply Chain and Insurance Department.

Education and Qualification:

• Degree in an appropriate discipline (BSC – Engineering, Business Management, others).
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP.
•  Excellent written and oral command of the English language.
• Deep understanding of offshore operations.

Experience and Knowledge:

• An average of 10 years of recent experience in Contract Management in a leading (best practice performer) Oil Company on logistics contracts management.
• Norwegian market deep knowledge.
• Proven track record of dealing with complex contracts, demonstrating knowledge of contractual, financial, commercial and technical matters.
• Ability and willingness to plan and lead difficult and complex negotiations.

Required Behaviour and Skillset:

•  Highly focussed on HSE and Process Safety at all times.
• Highly focussed on negotiations.
•  Makes informed decisions based on thorough analysis and risk assessment.
•  Highly organised with good data management skills is a must.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
•  Team player who is approachable and actively promotes a high level of interaction across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work in a stressful and difficult environment.
• Good communicator who can communicate with clarity and confidence.
•  Willingness to assist and mentor / coach others to ensure knowledge growth and professional development.
•   Must show a sense of ownership and accountability.
• Must lead by example in terms of behaviours.
• Must behave in a professional manner at all times in order to uphold the reputation of the company.