Head Supply Chain, Corporate Services Contracts at WTS Energy

Job Summary
Introduce contracts practices and/or procedures for the establishment of contractual documents, in cooperation with Partners.
 
Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of qualified contractors/suppliers/potential tenders/contracts with updated information to perform market studies – Take a lead role in the validation of the contracts strategy through:
  • Arranging and attending Contracts Committee Meetings
  • Pre-qualifying bidders
  • Defining target prices
  • Defining criteria for evaluation – Supervise the creation of CFT commercial documents
• Supervise the preparation and issue of the call for tender to contractors and suppliers on the bidders list.
• Ensure the preparation and send out the dossiers of pre-consultation and Standard or Complex invitations to bid
• Verify the alignment with HSE clauses, Company rules, Procedures, Instructions, and applicable legislation when issuing all technical contracts and when drafting contractual and commercial terms and conditions.
• Verify the Terms & Conditions (standard, general, and financial).
• Supervise the establishment of technical contracts and contractual agreements, and directly participate in the most complex contracts.
• Participate in terms & conditions and commercial bid complex analysis and negotiations to ensure that a clear definition of responsibilities is developed.
• Lead a duet with Partners and contract Engineers to ensure COMPANY’s risk exposure is minimized by reducing pre-FID spending.  
• Ensure 100% compliance with COMPANY rules, SOX, and local rules.
• The job is carried out in the context of the increasing political environment; Nigerian Content Law.

Educational Qualifications & Skills

• A degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Social Sciences (preferably Supply Chain).
• Membership in relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and Operational functions will be an added advantage.
• 8-10 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience with excellent knowledge of the Supply Chain.
• Excellent negotiation skills. 
• Understanding of core operational activities (Exploration; Drilling, Engineering, Field Operations).
• Advanced Management, Advanced Human Relations, Problem Solving, and Planning/organizing/ coordinating/controlling.