EXPAT role: 

Contracts Supervisor is required by a major western operator on an onshore gas project in Algeria. 

28/28 rotation -
start late Q2 2026
Duration: several years

• To oversee and streamline all aspects of the  contracts process from contract tendering, contract award to post contract administration.
• To oversee 5 Contract Engineers and ensure appropriate processes are followed and assist with any issues that may arise within their team.
• Assist and improve Contract Award & Contract Management processes and procedures
• Prepare, issue and review documentation to evaluate potential suppliers
• Review & audit supplier contracting documentation for Compliance purposes
• Continuous push for closure of contracting activities by the Dept
• Manage his own set of high-value contracts
• Problem-solve to find solutions for contracting issues and terms negotiations
• Responsible for Contract Dept metrics (open requisitions, duration metrics)
• Assist in any needs for Commission des Contrats
• Streamline Contracts Department activities by implementing improved techniques
• Respond to GB issues between End Users and contractors (contract administration)

Assist with on-going implementation of SAP – ideally become a trainer for the team

Requirements:

• Degree level education in Business, Law, Supply Chain management or a closely related discipline, OR a degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline with significant SCM experience.
• Should have good all round Supply Chain Experience, and a good working knowledge of International Oilfield Vendors.
• Likely to have at least 10 years experience of Contract Management in large, international, complex supply chains
• Ideally have International experience including working in North Africa or Middle East based in remote overseas locations.
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership and mentoring/coaching of less experienced team members

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.