Sr.Contract Engineer

Job Accountabilities (duties and responsibilities).

• Identify between three and eight primary duties and responsibilities for the position
• List the primary duties and responsibilities in order of importance
• Avoid words that are open to interpretation for example instead of “handle incoming mail” use “sort and distribute incoming mail”

Job Accountabilities

• Assist in preparation of Expression of Interest (EOI) for prequalification of Bidders, monitor EOI responses and follow up with bidders and coordinate with user groups for Vendor qualification criteria/vendor selection etc.
• Assist in preparing and issuance of RFP as per the procurement procedures, coordinate with technical team and Bidders to resolve all technical & HSE queries.
• Assist in discussion & closure of Exception & Deviations to RFP terms and conditions by coordinating with legal & commercial team and Bidders.
• Co-ordinating with technical team in getting technical bid recommendation, assisting in reviewing & evaluating commercial offers and assist in commercial negotiations with Bidders and obtain commercial concurrence.
• Prepare necessary approval notes (internal/external) for getting approval from various stake holders including Operating Committee/Management Committee as per procurement procedure and prepare LOA, final PO/Contract documents.
• Expedite with the Service Providers to ensure timely deliveries as per agreed mobilization schedule to ensure timely mobilization.
• Post-award Contract Administration with Service Providers in co-ordination with internal teams namely technical, imports & logistics, shore-base / site, FC&A,HR, and legal teams, assist in handling internal and external Audit and close out of PO/Contracts.
• Knowledge of SAP/MM module etc. and ordering & making the appropriate entries in SAP system

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

• Strong Work ethic and Self-Starter.
• Ability to learn quickly & adapt to the contract department’s requirements, well acquainted with general Terms and Conditions of Contracts.
• Good written and oral communication in English.
• Strong individual contributor quality and able to manage multiple interfaces (with internal & external stake holders).
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality, high degree of integrity.
• Good judgment, conceptual and analytical abilities with strong commercial acumen.
• Result oriented with networking and relationship building skills.
• Experience in Contracting of Hiring of personnel, specialized consultancy Services & legal Services will be preferred.

Key Attributes (Experience and Qualifications)

• BE/B Tech (Petroleum/ Mechanical preferred).
• Overall Experience of around 5 to 9 years in Procurement & Contracts, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Should be very well versed in techno-commercial discussions and contract management.