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.
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