Senior Contracts Advisor
Sector: Oil & Gas
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing all major Invitation to Tender documents, contracts, amendment orders, job orders, and close-out documentation for the supply of services, as required.
Responsible for peer reviewing and approving minor Request for Quotation documents, contracts, and procurement documentation before issuing, as required.
The focal point for the C&P department with stakeholders for all commercial and contractual matters relating to the above contracts.
Working closely with stakeholders to ensure contracting processes are executed by the company's policies and procedures.
Managing necessary approvals within the company's approvals framework for various contract phases.
Managing and mentoring Contracts Advisors.
Ensuring general contract administration and auditing of contracts are performed promptly. Change control management in consultation with stakeholders.
Managing database and filing systems to a high standard to ensure document retrievability for both internal and audit purposes.
Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key contractors to ensure the best service and commercial terms.
Monitoring contract expenditure to ensure values are within approved limits.
Provision of day-to-day liaison/advice with stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters ensuring the company's best interests are established and maintained.
Assisting junior members of the C&P department as required.
Promotion and implementation of business processes and procedures.
Negotiation of commercial and legal issues referring to appropriate legal and finance teams.
Inform and keep updated the company's Contracts Manager and in his absence other company's department heads, on contractual matters critical to the company's operations.
Ad-hoc duties as requested by the line manager
Requirements:
Minimum twelve (12) years of experience supporting oil company operations in a contracts management role either for an international oil company or oil service company, including oil company operations in Kurdistan, with a preference for construction and facility shutdown/turnaround activities. Demonstrates a strong understanding of and commitment to environmental, health, and safety practices.
Significant proven experience in all aspects of the tendering and procurement process.
Significant proven experience in contract administration processes and procedures.
Experience in formulating and negotiating contracts across the exploration and oil production environment.
Commercially astute with proven negotiation and contract drafting skills.
Fluent in English, both written and oral.
Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Proficient in the development and management of filing and document control systems.
High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.
Preferably CIPS / MRICS certified.
Working Conditions:
Office- Based, Sunday to Thursday.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Location:
Erbil