Contract Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Contracting & Procurement (C&P) professional to support the Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) category.

The successful candidate will help shape and execute the procurement strategy, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth transition of contracts and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across the IT/IS category, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract award.

• Support the transition of existing contracts and suppliers into the JV structure, including novation, exit, or re-tender strategies

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and transition timelines

• Engage with internal stakeholders (Sub Surface, Wells, Asset, Operations & Finance) to gather requirements and define sourcing approaches

• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, value delivery, and risk mitigation throughout the transition period

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SLAs, TSAs where applicable)

• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies, and audit requirements

• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements while maintaining service continuity

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Candidate Profile:

• Ideally 10–15 years in Contracting & Procurement, must have a strong background in IT/IS, this is non negotiable.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in Contracting & Procurement, ideally within IT/IS or technology categories

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software, and services procurement (e.g. networks, cloud, hardware, managed services)

• Experience supporting business transitions, mergers, separations, or joint ventures (highly desirable)

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier arrangements

• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, including transitional arrangements such as TSAs

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management

Key Experiences and Qualifications:

Qualification & Delivery

• A degree level (Business/Engineering), CIPS, and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.

• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

Behaviours

• Collaborative: Builds strong, trusting relationships across functions and with external partners

• Accountable: Takes ownership of deliverables, ensuring commitments are met with quality and pace

• Proactive: Anticipates challenges and acts early to mitigate risks and unblock issues

• Customer-focused: Understands business needs and delivers pragmatic, value-driven outcomes

• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and adjusts quickly to changing priorities

• Integrity-driven: Demonstrates professionalism, transparency, and adherence to governance at all times

Leadership

• Lead through influence: Effectively guide stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority

• Drive outcomes: Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring key milestones in the transition are met

• Decision-making: Confidently make informed, timely decisions in complex or ambiguous situations

• Strategic mindset: Balance immediate transition needs with longer-term operating model goals

• Mentorship & support: Share expertise and provide guidance to peers and stakeholders where required

• Change leadership: Actively support and champion the transition to the JV, fostering engagement and alignment