Overview

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

Job Position: Contracts Engineer / Buyer

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

  1. Active contracts 100 estimated at $5,157m and Annual turnover $800m via 500 orders.
  2. Decentralised Purchases estimated at $0.08m via 10 orders
  3. Approximately 16,000 registered suppliers and 100 new supplier applications per year.
  4. Material Purchases of $75m from over 2,000 POs per annum
  5. Decentralized Purchases estimated at $0.6m via 100 orders
  6. Approx 20,000 registered suppliers; approx 600 new suppliers applications per year.
  7. Importation 400 Tons Sea Freight and 20 Tons of Air Freight, via 200 importation files.
  8. C&P Business Tools including UNISUP, CONTIKI(AGORA), ARIBA & NIPEX,
  9. 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.
  10. Organise 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.
  11. Proactively work with the metier partners (Technical Duets) to build and maintain relationships with contractors / suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities.
  12. Liaise closely with the relevant Global Category Manager to locally deploy TGP strategy and comply with TGP governance.
  13. Actively pursue contracting synergy opportunities for all business requirement.
  14. Actively contribute to the 3C program by delivery of costs savings without compromising safety or quality.
  15. 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.
  16. Utilise approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.
  17. Comply with all applicable Supply Chain rules, governance and process.
  18. Ensure that contractor / supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and Compliance Programme and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.
  19. Mitigate project risk through pro-active management and negotiation of contractual disputes.
  20. Support settlement of claims, in conjunction with senior management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.
  21. Contribute to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives and adoption and sharing of best practice.
  22. Prepare and Present (where required) Contracts Committee presentations.
  23. Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSEQ Policy and actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.
  24. Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSEQ standards.
  25. 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.
  26. Ensure information of portfolio is systematically updated in the Master Procurement Plan while maintaining an up-to-date contract portfolio status.
  27. Ensure 100% compliance to COMPANY rules, SOX, and local rules
  28. Ensures the establishment of suitable lists of potential bidders in accordance with vendor management policies and procedures to obtain good value for money.
  29. Ensures contracts are drafted in accordance with an approved model which reflects to company’s ethics policy, and procedure thereby minimizing the company’s exposure to risk.
  30. Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution and claim settlement or for the generation of savings.
  31. Mentors Contracts Engineers, Buyers, Contracts Administrators

Job Requirements

  • Educated to Degree level or Master’s Level – Engineering, Law or Business
  • Ideally hold a professional contracts or supply chain qualification (CIPS, IACCM or similar).
  • 7-10 years experience in the Oil & Gas Industry
  • Minimum of 5 years practical experience in drafting, and negotiation of Drilling/Logistics/Projects/Geoscience contracts as well as contractual strategy preparation, CFT management, RTA issue and Contracts Committee.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‐functionally with other departments in a dynamic business environment.
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of Legal, Commercial and Insurance aspects of contracts
  • Demonstrated experience in sourcing negotiations, supplier management and contract management.
  • Ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with internal peers and other stakeholder representatives to influence decisions or ways of working.
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Very good organizational skills
  • Reasonable knowledge of SAP tool
  • Fluent in English Languages

Application Deadline
30th October 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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