Contracts Engineer / Buyer at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited

Description

• 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. 

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or Masters Level – Engineering, Law or Business 
• Ideally hold a professional contracts or supply chain qualification (CIPS, IACCM or similar). 
• 7-10 years experience in the Oil & Gas Industry 
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in drafting, and negotiation of Drilling/Logistics/Projects/Geoscience contracts as well as contractual strategy preparation, CFT management, RTA issue and Contracts Committee.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‐functionally with other departments in a dynamic business environment. 
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of Legal, Commercial and Insurance aspects of contracts 
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing negotiations, supplier management and contract management. 
• Ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with internal peers and other stakeholder representatives to influence decisions or ways of working. 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Very good organizational skills Reasonable knowledge of SAP tool 
• Fluent in English Languages
• 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. Programmed 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.