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JOB SUMMARY

To provide an overarching support regarding all required tendering and contracting activities for the Okoro 2023 Drilling Campaign, but more specifically, regarding the drilling rig, drilling support services, tangibles, and other associated procurement activities.

The position, a contract role, is part of the Personnel requirements outlay for Okoro 2023 Drilling Campaign and will cease to exist once the Drilling procurement activities wind down.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all hands-on activities for all drilling and completion related services and materials.
• Manage the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) process to obtain best quality, delivery and rates for the drilling services and goods.
• Manage and ensure the delivery of all tendering and contracting activities schedules towards achieving the kick off of drilling activities in Okoro.
• For Services and Tangibles for which there is a nominated vendor; negotiate with the nominated vendor for services and tangibles to put in place agreements.
• For Services and Tangibles for which ITT’s are to be conducted; Carrying out the RFQ/ITT, recommending the selection and qualification of suppliers, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing agreements.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate all required interfaces and integration requirements between the Drilling Team and C&P Department.
• Ensure compliance with NCDMB regulations and support the NCDMB engagement on bids as required.
• Manage all required interfaces in-Company viz: Legal, Finance, Insurance amongst others, and facilitate the collation and delivery of all required ITT packages and Contracts ensuring they meet Company’s requirements and company with all Nigerian Regulatory standards.
• Ensure that all internal and external approvals are in place at each stage of the C&P process as defined in C&P Procedures and Strategies.
• Manage bid queries and inconsistencies as per defined procedures.
• Lead C&P related part on techno-commercial evaluation and price bid evaluation of bids received and coordinate the technical evaluation of the bids with the Drilling Team. Ensure that evaluations are done properly and use relevant disciplines within the Company to assist as required.
• Facilitate and lead all required negotiations with nominated vendors and bidders.
• Develop recommendations for award of contract for internal approval.
• Prepare/review approval requests to the Group Bid Committee and support the GBC Secretary as required.
• Develop Letters of Awards (LoAs) if required and Contracts for execution for approved/selected vendors.
• Follow up to execute LoAs and Contracts and also assist the Drilling team for contract management and material delivery (for long lead items).
• Facilitate and manage all Supplier Relationship Meetings in conjunction with applicable departments to ensure that all post contract award issues are dealt with timeously.
• Ensure that all documents relating to the bid process, negotiation, and contracts are filed in an organized manner in the Company’s Sharepoint as the work is done.
• Ensure weekly reporting on activities and update on work status
• Supervise Drilling C&P Team members and work with the GM C&P to ensure all assignments are completed within expected timelines.
• Other duties that might be assigned by the Contracts and Procurement Management.

Key Performance Indicators

• Value of procurement savings/available rebates achieved.
• Timely delivery of orders, services and materials – including long lead items.
• Compliance with C&P Policies and Procedures and internal control systems.
• < 2% Number of audit findings on non-compliance with applicable standards.
• Internal client satisfaction with contractors selected and contract form.
• Update of Contracts Schedule and efficient reporting of C&P activities (Weekly, Monthly and as required)
• Up to date filling of all C&P related documents in the Sharepoint.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRED

• Ten (10) years oil and gas working experience of which at least eight (8) must have been in a procurement or supply chain role with at least last four (4) years as C and P Manager in drilling and completion tenders or similar role.
• Must have worked at least for five (5) years for an E and P Company as staff or consultant or through an IPM company.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of NCDMB and other Nigerian Statutory requirements as they relate to drilling.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with the drilling team and C and P team without conflicts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Must be trustworthy, with a high level of integrity.
• Must be a team player
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A Degree in Engineering discipline, Commerce, Business or Supply Chain Management.
• If holds any other Degree, then at least a Post Graduate Diploma degree in Contracts and Procurement / Supply Chain Management with experience in the position of Drilling C and P Manager or similar for at least 5 years.
• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma degree in an appropriate supply chain field will be an added advantage.
• Membership of appropriate Professional organization(s) – Preferred.

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JOB SUMMARY

Contract position, the position is part of the OML 52 Project Drilling Team, the position will cease to exist when the drilling project procurement activities wind down.

Supports Drilling Contracts and Procurement (C&P) Manager in undertaking C&P activities for OML 52 Drilling Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform sourcing of materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Contracts & Procurement policies, guidelines and processes.
• Prepare Opportunity Documents for Drilling procurement for Supervisor’s review.
• Upload Opportunity documents into NipeX.
• Prepare ITT packages for Drilling procurement for Supervisor’s review.
• Upload ITT packages into NipeX.
• Process bidder queries to the Drilling Team and C&P Supervisor.
• Prepare received bids for evaluation.
• Conduct C&P part of technical evaluation.
• Work with Drilling Team to complete technical evaluation reports for Internal and external use.
• Assist with commercial evaluation.
• Complete the bid evaluation package and recommend vendor to Supervisor for approval.
• Prepare Bid Committee Summary Presentations for Supervisor.
• Prepare Purchase Orders/Call Off’s using Sage Procurement module.
• Monitor Sage system for late or undelivered orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers pro-actively for critical orders.
• Interface between supplier and Drilling Team on any issues on orders.
• Store requisition, bid and contract documents in an organized manner in Sharepoint.
• Maintain auditable records of requisition and bid documents.
• Prepare weekly reports of activities.
• Check registration status of contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by Procurement Management.

Key Performance Indicators

• Compliance with C&P Policies and Procedures.
• Timely preparation of Opportunity Documents
• Timely uploading Opportunity Documents into NipeX.
• Timely preparation of ITT package.
• Timely uploading of ITT package in NipeX.
• Performance of evaluation of bids.
• Performance of price checks on quotations and related cost savings.
• Timely follow up on late deliveries.
• Number of complaints from Drilling Team and other internal clients.
• Issue weekly reports on activities.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRED

• Three to five years of procurement experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experienced in completing tenders in NipeX.
• Knowledge of NCDMB requirements for drilling.
• Basic understanding of offshore drilling operations.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity is essential.
• Must be a team player.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Ability to use Sage at an advanced level is an added advantage (but not a requirement).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree or HND in an Engineering discipline, Business or Accounting. Or C&P or Supply Chain Management qualifications to a similar level.

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate Professional organization(s).