Maventeq Systems Limited – Our client, a multinational Oil and Gas company in Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
JOB TITLE: Contracts Engineer / Buyer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- The post holder is 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-todate contract portfolio status.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure 100% compliance to COMPANY rules, SOX and local rules.
- Ensures the establishment of suitable lists of potential bidders in accordance with vendor management policies and procedures to obtain good value for money.
- Ensures contracts are drafted in accordance with approved model which reflect to company’s ethic policy, procedure thereby minimizing company’s exposure to risk.
- Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for generation of saving.
- Mentors Contracts Engineers, Buyers, Contracts Administrators
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 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
JOB LOCATION
- Lagos
DEADLINE: 19th December, 2024
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should send their CV to: careers@maventeqsystems.com
Note that only candidates who meet the job requirements will be contacted
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