• Application Deadline: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Contracts Engineer / Buyer (ECP/GSR - LOS)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

About the Role

• Responsible for pre-award preparation, negotiation, award and monitoring the administration of Contracts for works/goods/services in such a manner as to ensure the Company’s best commercial interests are both served and protected, while monitoring relevant markets and supporting contractor performance management.


• Organize and control all process-based activities relating to offshore service contracts in assigned portfolio including strategies, pre-qualifications, tender list development, issues of ITT, analysis of tenders, contract negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation.


• Proactively work with the métier partners (Technical Duets) to build and maintain relationships with contractors / suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities.


• Liaise closely with the relevant Global Category Manager to locally deploy TGP strategy and comply with TGP governance.


• Actively pursue contracting synergy opportunities for all business requirements.


• Actively contribute to the 3C program by delivery of costs savings without compromising safety or quality.


• Provide proactive and timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to Contracts & Procurement, including operating as a ‘Duet’ with the technical counterpart to promote effective contract planning, management and performance.


• Utilize approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.


• Comply with all applicable Supply Chain rules, governance, and process.


• Ensure that contractor / supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and Compliance Program and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.


• Mitigate project risk through pro-active management and negotiation of contractual disputes. Support settlement of claims, in conjunction with senior management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.


• Contribute to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives and adoption and sharing of best practice.


• Prepare and Present (where required) Contracts Committee presentations.


• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSEQ Policy and actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.


• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSEQ standards.


• Effectively and efficiently use all Supply Chain Tools (SAP, E-Sourcing, AGORA, Etc.) to ensure all required information is available in a timely manner and fully auditable.


• Ensure information of portfolio is systematically updated in the Master Procurement


• Plan while maintaining an up-to-date contract portfolio status.

Requirements

• Fluent in English Language


• A Degree in Engineering, Management or Social Sciences (preferably Supply Chain)


• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• 3 to 5 years' experience in oil and gas industry of which 2 years should be as a contract Engineer.


• Demonstrable general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the company in general.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Excellent presentation skills


• Very good organizational skills


• Reasonable knowledge of SAP tool.