Description
Title:
Contracts Manager and/or Procurement Lead
KBR is actively looking for the below positions
for an Upcoming Project to be based in
Qatar.
CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Roles and Responsibilities:
Protects CONTRACTOR Company and thereby COMPANY from contractual risk by working in a process of continuous improvement to encourage/promote the introduction and implementation of best practice contracting methodology and practices.
Responsibilities include, but are not be limited to:
Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety and environment
Leads the contracting part of the organization through the Senior Contracts Manager
Leads the contracting part of the organization through the Procurement Manager
Authorizes all procedures brought to incumbent by his subsections and is keen for improvements on these.
Monitors the progress of work in both subsections.
Special attention for claims, variations towards COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
Special attention for audits by COMPANY as well as internal audit results.
Take responsibility for the Contracting and Procurement part of the Agreement with COMPANY INCLUDING possible audits by Qatar Energy.
Part of the management team of CONTRACTOR.
Direct interface to COMPANIES Contract & Procurement lead. (weekly meetings and reporting)
Be present and report in Monthly meetings with COMPANY on progress, at risk areas (e.g. late delivery / claims etc.)
Positively and constructively represents CONTRACTOR mission and vision to all external contacts at all opportunities.
Responsible for taking action to prevent damage to the health and safety of self, other people and/or property. Responsible for taking prompt and correct action when actual damage occurs.
Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.
Monitors and Reviews overall department workload in relation to specific projects and makes appropriate assignments
Review and monitor issuance of Request for Quotation to the pre-qualified vendors for the bidding of various materials and equipment requirements of the projects.
Review Negotiation Plan as basis of negotiation for shortlisted vendors and assist with negotiations as required.
Review and as applicable approve Commercial Bid Evaluation, Award Recommendation and Purchase Order including all necessary and applicable contract documents.
Coordinate with projects and concerned parties with regard to status of delivery of equipment and materials.
Monitor expediting of vendor with particular reference to document deliverables.
Review accuracy of procurement status report and ensure follow up with specific projects.
Liaises with Project Managers to address specific project issues
Ethically and respectfully builds and maintains effective working relationships.
Utilizes effective communication skills to ensure information is distributed in a timely and clear manner. Analysis and negotiation of claims.
Knowledge / Skills / Technical Competencies:
Active member of CIPS or another international C&P organizational body, so knowledge stays up to date.
Incumbent must demonstrate broad experience in Oil, Gas Brownfield and Greenfield facilities, preferably with CONTRACTORs. Middle East experience in similar companies is preferred.
Demonstrated success in past project involvement and technical delivery of small to medium size projects.
Knowledge of all standard contract types used in the industry with experience in managing claims for a wide range of disciplines.
Experience in commercial management on major projects.
Good understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects.
Good knowledge of contract concepts and legal requirements of contracts.
Good knowledge of Procurement concepts and legal requirements of Purchase orders.
Experienced in estimation of resources and Project risk analysing.
Negotiation Skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail.
Ability to steer the team, also under stress periods like Turnarounds / Slow down periods.
Ability to deal with fluctuating staff numbers as is expected from CONTRACOR by COMPANY
Education, Skills & Experience:
Education
BSc., University degree in any of the main Legal, Business, or Engineering branches., i.e. Mechanical, Civil, electrical, chemical, or equivalent
Experience and Skill set
Preferably having worked as Contractor’s employee for more than 2 years on a similar role in Contracting and Procurement
Total period of more than 15 years in a brownfield(preferred) operation within oil and gas / a petrochemical environment and 10 years or as a Contracts manager (preferred) or Procurement lead.
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills
Supervisory experience.