Lead Contract Specialist at an Oil and Gas Company - Vantegral consulting

Vantegral Consulting - Our client, an Oil and Gas company located in Port Harcourt is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Contract Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• Our client in an oil and gas company located in Port Harcourt is looking for a Lead Contract Specialist who will lead, drive and manage all contracting processes, category/strategic interfaces, contracts and contractors to deliver key contracts in support of the Project.
• To monitor and report on contracting activities while ensuring that contractors work safely to deliver on contracted scopes.
• To work closely with Project Management Team, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Quality, Health & Safety functions to ensure alignment and compliance.

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
• Utilise 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 utilise 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’ utilising 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

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND (Engineering, Management or Social Sciences.)
• Minimum of 7 - 8years experience
• Excellent writing skills
• Time management
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• CIPS member or equivalent

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online