Lead Contract Specialist , Project at Vantegral Consulting

My client is currently looking for a Lead Contracts Specialist, Project

Key roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for contracting activities including but not limited to Civil Works, Civil Infrastructure & Services, Telecom Infrastructure Services & Works, Road Construction & Rehabilitations, Campsite Construction, Marine Services, Engineering Support Services, Consultancy Services, Project Studies, etc. as pertains to the Project
• Utilize company’s standard model contract in liaison with Legal for work packages, good and service type contracts
• To carry out on a regular basis the raising and handling of Service Works Orders or and Service Requests to support the projects/operations non-core activities.
• Actively participate in all Strategic Supplier management / KPI review meetings.
• Initiating, leading, managing and driving to conclusion any contract request.
• Uses the knowledge of commercial contract law to utilize model contracts, develop and sign off pertinent Category contractual terms and conditions.
• Leads commercial / contractual discussions with suppliers
• Identifies, implements and realizes value through effective ‘strategic cost management’ utilizing best in class methods and tools and mitigates business risk through ensuring rigorous contract management controls
• Jointly with the Technical Lead, leads development of Performance Improvement Plan and recommends intervention (i.e. re-negotiate or cancel contracts) if performance improvement plan fails
• Routinely communicates openly and with integrity with key business stakeholders to ensure alignment of SCM and the internal customer.
• Prepare non-GA contracts proposals / strategies and ensure timely placements of the relevant contracts (minor, one-off) to support the project and other department’s activities as required.
• Develops high level of category competency through knowledge transfer and mentorship from experienced category team members

Job Specifications

• Academic Qualifications Professional Qualifications
• B.Sc./HND (Engineering, Management or Social Sciences.)             
• CIPS Member or equivalent
• 7-8 years of experience

Skills & Competencies

The competence proficiency levels required for the position are defined using the following key terms.

• Excellent writing skills
• Time management
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.