Contract Specialist

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Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Let me tell you about the role Contract Specialist will be: Developing fit-for-purpose contract template for procurement. Responsible for driving improved value, compliance, and effective risk management, within the sourcing process through effective contract creation, development and management. Supporting operational activities in the Castrol Procurement Function to review contract deviations and obtain necessary SME input where required. Providing necessary awareness sessions/training and coaching procurement teams on contracting. Supporting contract negotiation and development activity where required, and transfers knowledge and skills in the process. What you will deliver Contracting Understanding the specific contracting requirements of Castrol Business, Procurement, Legal, Ethics & Compliance and other relevant functions. Shaping the procurement contracting plans and priorities to ensure compliance in the most efficient and effective way. Actively participating in Castrol business projects that involve contracting Coordinating with Legal Teams on Castrol standards & contracting specifics. Understanding Castrol's business objectives and requirements for contracting processes. Working with the relevant market sector and commodity managers to implement source-to-contract processes to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies. Participating in some aspects of the full sourcing process which include development of scope, contract writing, and contract execution; Ensuring the Castrol common processes are implemented, used, and continually improved Selecting the correct contract templates for use in creating a contract, being able to use the templates appropriately, and amending clauses where necessary Ensuring local contracts align with master/global agreements Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned Engaging, challenging, and influencing internal customers, and providing guidance on contracting processes and risk management Undertake training sessions for internal partners on contract clauses Where required, liaise with suppliers to support internal stakeholders with complex contract negotiations Contracting excellence : Assist in the data led management of end-to-end category performance by working with the organization, and their team, to understand demand and ensure strategies that can be delivered effectively. Own and maintain global contract templates , clause libraries, playbooks and standard terms to ensure consistency in risk allocation, compliance and commercial positions. Ensure templates are updated in line with legal, regulatory, HSE, LRMS, tax and digital‑security requirements through collaboration with SMEs. Define and govern contracting standards that align with the procurement operating model, category strategies and S2C processes. Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes - simplifying workflows, eliminating inefficiencies, and improving cycle time. Enable digital contracting capabilities: contract repositories, metadata management, automated workflows and dashboards. Team integration: Work within procurement team, embracing a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Act as an advocate for contracting, assist in sharing contracting knowledge across teams to ensure business needs are met. Helps build contracting knowledge across the wider procurement organization to ensure strategy execution Develops their technical capabilities in order to deliver operational excellence Embraces accelerator skills; curiosity in external markets, innovation and technological disruption, digital fluency, data-driven insights, and strong collaboration with both suppliers and stakeholders Embraces an environment of psychological safety as a foundation for collaborative learning, ideation and innovation Essential Experience and Job Requirements: Degree educated - Legal profession preferred - or equivalent relevant professional experience Post graduate qualification related to procurement desirable Functional knowledge: An understanding of contract and risk management principles and some exposure to or experience of undertaking procurement processes and developing contracting strategies. Business expertise: Stakeholder management and influencing skills in order to develop a deep understanding of the supported businesses / regions / assets and their priorities, including long term objectives. An ability to develop an understanding of the supported businesses / regions / assets and its objectives Knowledge of procurement contracting within a complex multinational business Some knowledge in relevant procurement categories with an understanding of the market's dynamics and its influence on procurement strategies Leadership: Support the team in sharing knowledge with the wider organis

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