Category Manager, Project and Facilities at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Manager, Project and Facilities

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities
Project & Facilities Contracts Analyst:

• Manage end-to-end Contracts and Procurement (C&P) activities for all project execution and facilities-related services, materials, and equipment, ensuring alignment with approved project schedules and operational requirements.
• Drive the C&P process to secure optimal quality, cost, and delivery terms for engineering, construction, maintenance, utilities, and facilities management services.
• Develop and manage tendering and contracting plans to support project milestones, facilities upgrades, brownfield modifications, and maintenance programs.
• For services and materials with nominated vendors, lead commercial negotiations and establish appropriate contractual agreements in line with Company policies.
• For competitive sourcing (RFQ/ITT/RFP processes), prepare tender documentation, coordinate bid issuance, manage clarifications, conduct commercial evaluations, recommend supplier selection, and finalize contracts.
• Coordinate and facilitate interfaces between the Projects Team, Facilities/Operations Team, and C&P Department to ensure seamless contract execution and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements, including NCDMB, NUPRC, and other applicable statutory and local content regulations, supporting regulatory engagements where required.
• Manage internal interfaces with Legal, Finance, Insurance, HSE, and Technical teams to ensure complete and compliant tender packages and contract documentation.
• Ensure all internal and external approvals are obtained at each stage of the procurement lifecycle in accordance with Company C&P Procedures, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and approval matrices.
• Manage bid queries, deviations, and clarifications in accordance with established governance procedures.
• Lead the commercial component of techno-commercial evaluations and price bid assessments, while coordinating technical evaluations with Engineering, Projects, and Facilities teams to ensure robust and defensible award recommendations.
• Facilitate and lead commercial negotiations with vendors and contractors to achieve best value and risk-balanced contract terms.
• Develop recommendations for contract award and prepare approval documentation for submission to Management and relevant Committees (e.g., Bid Committee).
• Draft and review Letters of Award (LoAs), Service Orders, Call-Off Agreements, and Contracts to ensure clarity in scope, deliverables, KPIs, payment terms, and risk allocation.
• Support post-award contract administration, including monitoring long-lead items, milestone tracking, variation management, claims support, and contractor performance evaluation.
• Coordinate and facilitate Supplier Performance and Relationship Meetings to proactively address post-award issues, variations, and service delivery performance.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and audit readiness of all procurement and contract records within the Company’s document management system (e.g., SharePoint).
• Provide regular (weekly/monthly) status reports on procurement activities, contract performance, cost tracking, and risk exposure related to projects and facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Projects & Facilities contracting process, including cost optimization, standardization of contract templates, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Contracts & Procurement Management or Project Leadership Team.

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
• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma degree in an appropriate supply chain field will be an added advantage but not mandatory.
• Membership of appropriate Professional organization(s) - Preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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