Commercial Administrator at BW Offshore

BW Offshore is recruiting a Commercial Administrator in Nigeria. The position will report to the Vice President Commercial and will actively support the asset management as well as project teams, interfacing with the client(s) on commercial issues.

In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.

Key Tasks

• Assist the Asset Manager in the administration of client contracts including preparation and coordination of formal correspondence with clients
• Assist the Asset Manager in following up variation order requests with the client
• Review and manage BW Offshore’s rights and obligations under client contracts
• Maintain and review business models for assigned assets
• Participate in the negotiation of significant commercial changes to existing contracts, including contract extensions, amendments, renewals, etc.
• Provide input in annual budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned assets
• Support Business Development / Tender team on bids and client negotiation regarding commercial and contractual terms
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
Ideally a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in contract management, preferably within the oil and gas industry
• Experience in negotiations

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player, well organized and good attention to detail
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage negotiations in solution- oriented and constructive fashion
• Ability to transform a problem into a challenge/solution

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the technical, contractual and commercial issues related to asset operations
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Others

• The position may require temporary assignments at project premises
• The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED