:JOB PURPOSE:Develop contracts related to all works and service requirement in the Company; recommends suitable sources and proposes appropriate contracting strategies. Coordinate with and advise Users on various contractual and commercial matters in the field. Evaluate claims/requests for contract variations and conduct regular follow-up until closeout of contract file.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESTender processing & Administration: Review annual acquisition plans to cover user’s requirements for contracts related to all types of works, consultancy, manpower and services, including renewals of term agreements. Review user scope of work for Jobs of special nature, develop list of prequalified contractors for user’s concurrence and initiating tendering process by issuing invitation to tender, coordinate site visits and attend tender clarifications, through to submission of offers by tenderers, coordinate with Users technical evaluation and conduct commercial analysis and develop the final contracts. Prepare agreements after incorporating all technical and contractual issues agreed upon with tenderers during the tendering stage, and then arrange for Users review toward finalizing signature of agreement by Company authorized position and the contractor. Review and analyse validity of contractual claims and recommends appropriate action as and when assigned. Follow-up proper close out of completed contracts with respect to the issuance of required completion certificates, release letters, return of performance bank guarantees, etc. Liaise with Pre-Qualification function in order to plan surveys for qualifying new contractors / suppliers, including participation in shop surveys. Prepare standard tender documents including standard forms of contracts for all types of works, services, consultancy, and manpower, in coordination with legal, audit and finance. Participate in preparing / updating Company’s Contracts Policy and Procedures, and participate in preparing control management documents such as Tender Board terms of reference Ensure feedback information related to tenderers performance during tendering stage and for building database.RequirementsQUALIFICATI ONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline or equivalent Professional Qualification.Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills 5 or more years of experience in preparation of tenders and contracts, within a large industrialorganization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry. Technical understanding of building, reviewing and finalising various contracts and tendering process Sound understanding of commercial management principles with technical knowledge and diversifiedcapabilities in contracts and risks management, cost effectiveness, legal / economic aspects Good understanding of regulation and control and other relevant legal guidelines Good contract negotiation and preparation skills Bidders relationship management Category management Negotiation SkillsProfessional Certifications Certification in supply chain or contracts will be a merit i.e. CIPS or similar
