Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Contract
- Prepare tenders and contract requirements for external parties – servicing companies, vendors etc.
- Source and select suitable vendors, prepare calls for tender, review bids received and assist in the determination and the award of contracts, including the administration of such contracts
- Support contracts award, ensuring compliance with Company’s policies and external regulations
- Draft appropriate contractual and commercial terms and conditions in line with Company’s approved procedure to best serve and protect the company’s interests
- Monitor the execution of contract/order by the contractor/supplier till the contract is closed out with full and final settlement to the contractor/supplier
- Execute vendor prequalification, develop, and maintain a database of prequalified vendors for related goods and/or services as directed by company rules.
- Collate and compile all tender documentation after receipt of approval
- Liaise with various stakeholders including legal, insurance finance, health safety and environment and technical units as required.
- Provide regular reports and updates on contractual activities as required by management
- Perform regular supplier performance evaluation exercises to promote continuous improvement in service delivery
- Provide general assistance and advice on contractual and procurement matters as required to support the company’s operations
- Actively participate and promote company health and safety procedures and policies for all contracted suppliers
- Monitor the overall financial and physical progress of awarded contracts
- Develop and maintain operational budget including project costs, investments, commercial bids
- Implement processes for reviewing contracts, supplies and vendors ensuring that maximum value for money benefits are achieved
Procurement
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and budget for purchase
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Maintain records of purchasing, pricing, and other important data
- Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
- Facilitate and monitor all local and international procurements, from order to delivery
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Possess professional qualification in Procurement, Surveying, or other relevant profession.
- 5 years of proven experience in contract/ procurement management with relevant oil and gas industry experience.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation, contract management, and relationship management skills
- High level of computer literacy, including experience in using specialist procurement software and computer system
- Experience in business development
- Excellent interpersonal skills including strong communication both orally and written with the ability to build relationships, network, and negotiate
- Ability to refine raw data into quality information to support business decisions.
- Deep knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information
- Possess competency with contract preparation, negotiation, tendering, and award procedures
- Demonstrable ability to multi-task in a fast-growing company
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals, schedules, and deadlines
- Ability to engage with people and work in a diverse team