IT/IS Contract Specialist

Our Client is seeking IT/IS Contract Specialist’s for a temporary 12month contract on a PAYE basis, starting ASAP. The role will be based in Aberdeen.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship is available.

Overview:

Our Client 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 Client’s IJV 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 periodDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs, SLAs, TSAs where applicable)Ensure compliance with governance, procurement policies, and audit requirementsIdentify and deliver cost efficiencies and value improvements while maintaining service continuity
  
  

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 Client’s 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 Client’s IJV, fostering engagement and alignment