Contracts Engineer / Buyer

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 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 métier 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 delivery of costs savings without compromising safety or quality.
 Provide proactive and timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to Contracts
& 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 process.
 Ensure that contractor / supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and Compliance
Program and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.
 Mitigate project risk through pro-active 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 practice.
 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 of portfolio is systematically updated in the Master Procurement Plan while maintaining an up-to
date contract portfolio status.

Ensure 100% compliance to COMPANY rules, SOX and local rules.
 Ensures the establishment of suitable lists of potential bidders in accordance with vendor
management policies and procedures to obtain good value for money.
 Ensures contracts are drafted in accordance with approved model which reflect to company’s ethic policy,
procedure thereby minimizing company’s exposure to risk.
 Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for generation of saving.
 Mentors Contracts Engineers, Buyers, Contracts Administrators

Fluent in English Language
 A degree in Engineering, Management or Social Sciences (preferably Supply Chain)
 Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added
advantage.
 Proficiency in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 3 to 5 years’ experience in oil and gas industry of which 2 years should be as a contract Engineer.
 Demonstrable general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the
company in general.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Excellent presentation skills
 Very good organizational skills
 Reasonable knowledge of SAP tool