Contracts Engineer at Workforce Group

Workforce Group is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contracts Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To provide Energy Support Services through a motivated and committed workforce that continuously delights the customers and the communities we touch.

Responsibilities 

• Identify potential bidders for goods and/or services required and assist in the preparation of adverts, pre-qualification questionnaires, technical and commercial evaluation reports.
• Execute vendor prequalification, develop, and maintain a database of prequalified vendors for related goods and/or services.
• Collate and compilation of all tender documentation after receipt of approval. Prepare and undertake tender commercial evaluations post-receipt of tenders, draft and coordinate formal award recommendations and present to senior management.
• Prepare and coordinate all Invitation to Bid exercises in line with Company’s contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure cost-effective contractual terms.
• Draft appropriate contractual and commercial terms and conditions using Company’s approved template to best serve and protect Company's interests
• Liaise with various stakeholders including legal, insurance, finance, health safety and environment and technical units as required.
• Provide regular reports and updates on contractual activities as required my management.
• Perform regular supplier performance evaluation exercises to promote continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Provide general assistance and advice on contractual and procurement matters as required to support Company's operations.
• Actively participate and promote company health and safety procedures and policies for all contracted suppliers.
• Monitor the overall financial and physical progress of awarded contract.
• Assist in the development of contracting strategies, prepare and process Contract proposals in line with Company’s Procedures and the preparation of Tender/Contract timetables and schedules.
• Develop and maintain operational budget including project costs, investments, commercial bids as well as

Qualifications and Requiremnents 

• Possess 8 - 10 years of proven experience in contract management with relevant oil and gas industry experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• High level of computer literacy, including experience of using specialist procurement software and computer system.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management and relationship management skills.
• Possess professional qualification in Procurement, Surveying or other relevant profession.
• Relevant engineering / technical / legal qualification
• Possess competency with contract preparation, negotiation, tendering and award procedures
• Demonstrable general knowledge & understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the Company in general, & "in depth" understanding where.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English.
• Good ‘team player’ with ability to function well within a motivated team.
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task in a fast-growing company.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals, schedules, and deadlines.
• Ability to engage with people and work in diverse team, lead by example and respect.
• Must have a professional, collaborative, and flexible approach to work relevant to contracts for works, goods & services.

Skills:

• Analytical Skill
  Relationship Management
• Planning Skill
• Documentation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.