Contract Lead

As Contract Lead in the Business Services Procurement category, you will together with the business line ensure the best commercial agreements by setting and realizing strategic directions and capitalize on market opportunities. Business Services Procurement is a vital and integrated part of the Company’s business and you will have an important and valued role as we handle important risk and influence agreements of great technical and commercial value. 

Role and Responsbilities 

A Contract Lead is responsible for Company’s procurement activities related to establish and manage agreements. Contract Lead holds the mandate to legally commit the company to suppliers. As Contract Lead you will take on strategic procurement responsibilities and challenging tasks through: 

• Lead contract establishment 
• Lead enquiry processes (strategy, enquiry, evaluation, negotiation) 
• Act as commercial leader in tender processes 
• Implement and operationalise new agreements (frame agreements and single source)  
• Shape the global contract portfolio through segment strategies together with business line and suppliers, drive change in contract relationship to maximise value for Company
• Ensure contract compliance, identify and manage risk (safety, security, sustainability, commercial, financial, local requirements) 
• Contribute to correct and optimal use of agreements, including procurement support and operational tasks 

As Contract Lead you will conduct/facilitate strategic workshops, risk assessment, stakeholder management by working closely with the business line. You will be part of a global team with great colleagues based in Stavanger, Bergen, UK, US, Brazil among others 

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent 
• You have solid supply chain and business understanding 
• You are a caring, dedicated, proactive and self-driven team player with a passion to deliver 
• You have a strategic mindset and experience with driving good commercial outcomes 
• You have high level of professional as well as personal integrity 
• You have excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills 

Contract period: 03.08.25-03.08.26, 12 months option/extension period. 

Location: We are looking for candidates in Stavanger and Bergen 

Please contact Kjersti Jonker, +47 97704446, kjersti.jonker@vegaconsultants.no for more information about the role.