Overview

Benmaris Limited started as a professional manpower providers, financial consultants and general works contractor in 2007. It is a wholly owned Nigerian Company. Over the years, it has undertaken many challenging projects and accumulated skills, know-how and experiences in Facilities Management, Procurement and Supply Services, Design and Build Solutions, Project Management Services, Building Construction and related engineering works.

Job Position: Contracts Engineer / Buyer (ECP/GSR – LOS)

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Application Deadline
22nd December, 2024.

How to Apply
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