Engineer, Procurement & Contracts (Project Support Team - P&T)

JOB PURPOSE

Execute the procurement and contracts activities for Major and Technical Projects covering direct procurement and procurement by EPC contractors. Conduct tender evaluation, contract formulation and post award contract in conformity with the projectu2019s objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Procurement & Contracts

u00B7 Provide an accurate and timely input for the development of projectu2019s contractual strategies in line with the projectu2019s requirements.

u00B7 Prepare, update and modify contracts and contractual documents related to projects to safeguard the Companyu2019s interests all potential risks related to third party performance (operational, financial, legal, etc.).

u00B7 Conduct procurement activities (from pre-qualification to recommendation for contract award) in line with approved policies and procedures.

u00B7 Identify contractual risks and ensure the timely mitigation through effective terms and conditions.

u00B7 Participate in reviewing the scope of work to avoid contractual misinterpretations and minimise variations and claims during the projectu2019s execution.

u00B7 Participate in the preparation of contractual response to address Contractors issues during the tendering and execution phases.

u00B7 Evaluate and develop negotiation strategies for effectively managing the changes, variations, and claims and minimize the contractual impacts.

u00B7 Coordinate and follow-up to ensure the timely availability of procured materials.

u00B7 Support in closing out of contracts and issuance of completion certificates as per the contractual provisions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

u00B7 Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

u00B7 6 years of experience in procurement and contracts activities related to projects in the Oil and Gas industry.

u00B7 Understanding of contract terms and conditions, commercial acumen and attention to detail.

u00B7 Familiarity of standard industry forms of contracting and their operative effects.

u00B7 Experience of both pre-award and post-award phases of a project.

u00B7 Exposure in the commercial and legal issues impacting business and the delivery of projects.

u00B7 Strong experience in execution and implementation of contracts management activities capital projects in oil and gas industry.

u00B7 Strong experience in functions such as enquiry preparation, enquiry management, tender evaluation, contract formulation, contract administration, etc.

u00B7 Familiarity with purchasing, inspection, expediting, shipping, material control and project procurement.

u00B7 Thorough knowledge of materials used in Oil & Gas industry.

u00B7 In depth knowledge of oil and gas industry codes and standards and have the ability to apply the standards to oil and gas contracting / supply chain systems designs.

u00B7 In-depth knowledge of vendors and suppliers for a vast range of equipment and commodities as well as working knowledge of expediting, freight forwarding, shipping and customs are pre-requisites for effectively managing procurement activities for major international projects.

u00B7 Good knowledge about project procurement plans, subcontractoru2019s technical and quality evaluation and preparation of agreements, vendors management and expediting deliverables.

u00B7 Knowledge of HSE procedures and practices.

u00B7 Knowledge of applicable UAE laws and regulations.

u00B7 Planning, organising, scheduling, co-ordinating, checking, examining, and recording.