Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing all major Invitation to Tender documents, contracts, amendment orders, job orders, and close-out documentation for the supply of services, as required.
- Responsible for peer reviewing and approving minor Request for Quotation documents, contracts, and procurement documentation before issuing, as required.
- The focal point for the C&P department with stakeholders for all commercial and contractual matters relating to the above contracts.
- Working closely with stakeholders to ensure contracting processes are executed by the company's policies and procedures.
- Managing necessary approvals within the company's approvals framework for various contract phases.
- Managing and mentoring Contracts Advisors.
- Ensuring general contract administration and auditing of contracts are performed promptly.
- Change control management in consultation with stakeholders.
- Managing database and filing systems to a high standard to ensure document retrievability for both internal and audit purposes.
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key contractors to ensure the best service and commercial terms.
- Monitoring contract expenditure to ensure values are within approved limits.
- Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice with stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters ensuring the company's best interests are established and maintained.
- Assisting junior members of the C&P department as required.
- Promotion and implementation of business processes and procedures.
- Negotiation of commercial and legal issues referring to appropriate legal and finance teams.
- Inform and keep updated the company's Contracts Manager and in his absence other company's department heads, on contractual matters critical to the company's operations.
- Ad-hoc duties as
requested by the line manager
Requirements:
- Minimum twelve (12) years of experience supporting oil company operations in a contracts management role either for an international oil company or oil service company, including oil company operations in Kurdistan, with a preference for construction and facility shutdown/turnaround activities.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of and commitment to environmental, health, and safety practices.
- Significant proven experience in all aspects of the tendering and procurement process.
- Significant proven experience in contract administration processes and procedures.
- Experience in formulating and negotiating contracts across the exploration and oil production environment.
- Commercially astute with proven negotiation and contract drafting skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Proficient in the development and management of filing and document control systems.
- High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
- Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.
- Preferably CIPS /
MRICS certified.
Working Conditions:
Office- Based, Sunday to Thursday.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.