IT Contracts Specialist

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an IT Contracts Specialist to join our IT, Digital & Technology team for a 12 month fixed term position. You will partner with the IT department but also various internal stakeholders, including Finance, Commercial and Legal. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who have delivered contract reviews including project specific contracts and MSAs. You should also have knowledge of Supply Chain activities such as managing purchase orders.

This position is open to both hybrid and remote candidates in the UK.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has knowledge of contract review and negotiating contract terms with suppliers while being aware and working to corporate structures and procedures. You will identify and manage contractual risks and ensure alignment of contractual terms, including, management of change.

You will work closely with our Procurement team for any supply chain escalations and attend regular meetings for updates and actions in regards to quotes, suppliers and purchase orders. You will be responsible for end to end sourcing and ensure all supply chain activities are carried out within the contract approved budget.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.

For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world's most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial and contracting aspects of the main IT Service contracts
• Provide guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
• Utilisation of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by contract approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection.
• Ensure that contract rates are accurate and using these as necessary in commercial modelling and estimating. In conjunction with this, ensuring invoicing is correct and managing payment instructions
• Regular maintenance of commercial documentation and commercial administration, whilst capturing all internal and external in year savings targets as per business plan
• Assist in the implementation of global/regional/country initiatives as per business plans
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies by coordinating and checking Contract Change Notifications / Modification Forms, ensuring all is correct before following internal DOA for signature
• Review of confidentiality agreements / NDAs and negotiation of contractual terms with suppliers
• Involvement in relevant commercial reviews of tenders and any contract renegotiations
• Hold meetings with the contract provider(s) involving action trackers - ensuring these actions are completed and coordinating any follow-up and correspondence as necessary
• Review contract flow-down terms to be incorporated into purchase orders and subcontracts, in conjunction with Supply Chain and other functions
• Provision of contractual inputs to Commercial Handovers including contract novation's and renewals
• Contract clarification advice to stakeholders and project teams

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Working knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and reviewing of contracting policies
• Working knowledge of Finance systems.
• Broad knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase / Contract
• Experience of Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements and Industry forms of Subcontract

Desirable:

• Degree qualified in Business Management
• Experience within IT contracts

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.