Contracts Engineer / Buyer at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contracts Engineer / Buyer

Locations: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Contract

Description

• The post holder is responsible for pre-award preparation, negotiation, award, and monitoring the administration of Contracts for works/goods/services in such a manner as to ensure the Company’s best commercial interests are both served and protected, while monitoring relevant markets and supporting contractor performance management. Organize and control all process-based activities relating to offshore service contracts in the assigned portfolio including strategies, pre-qualifications, tender list development, issues of ITT, analysis of tenders, contract negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation.
• Proactively work with the metier partners (Technical Duets) to build and maintain relationships with contractors/suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities. Liaise closely with the relevant Global Category Manager to locally deploy TGP strategy and comply with TGP governance.
• Actively pursue contracting synergy opportunities for all business requirements.
• Actively contribute to the 3C program by delivering cost savings without compromising safety or quality.
• Provide proactive and timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to Contracts and procurement, including operating as a ‘Duet’ with the technical counterpart to promote effective contract planning, management, and performance.
• Utilize approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.
• Comply with all applicable Supply Chain rules, governance, and processes.
• Ensure that contractor/supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and Compliance
• Program safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.
• Mitigate project risk through proactive management and negotiation of contractual disputes. Support settlement of claims, in conjunction with senior management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.
• Contribute to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives and adoption and sharing of best practices.
• Prepare and Present (where required) Contracts Committee presentations.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSEQ Policy and actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSEQ standards.
• Effectively and Efficiently use all Supply Chain Tools (SAP, E-Sourcing, AGORA, etc.) to ensure all required information is available in a timely manner and fully auditable.
• Ensure information on the portfolio is systematically updated in the Master Procurement Plan while maintaining an up-to-date contract portfolio status.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English Languages
• Educated to Degree level or Masters Level – Engineering, Law or Business
• Ideally hold a professional contract or supply chain qualification (CIPS, IACCM, or similar).
• 7-10 years experience in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in drafting, and negotiation of Drilling/Logistics/Projects/Geoscience contracts as well as contractual strategy preparation, CFT management, RTA issue, and Contracts Committee.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‐functionally with other departments in a dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of Legal, Commercial, and Insurance aspects of contracts
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing negotiations, supplier management, and contract management.
• Ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with internal peers and other stakeholder representatives to influence decisions or ways of working.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good organizational skills
• Reasonable knowledge of the SAP tool

Preferred Skills

• Ensure 100% compliance with company rules, SOX, and local rules
• Ensures the establishment of suitable lists of potential bidders by vendor management policies and procedures to obtain good value for money.
• Ensures contracts are drafted by an approved model that reflects to company’s ethics policy, and procedure thereby minimizing the company’s exposure to risk.
• Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for the generation of savings.
• Mentors Contracts Engineers, Buyers, and Contracts Administrators

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online