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Contracts Engineer / Buyer ECP/GSR - LOS

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Employment Type

Contract

Job Type

Full-Time

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


Closing Date: 22nd December 2024

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