JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Contract Manager to join its Iraq Business Unit to conduct tenders and negotiate contracts in compliance with established local Procurement processes and procedures, and applicable local laws and regulations.

This role is onsite in Basra, Iraq with Travel Requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Contract Manager to join its Iraq Business Unit to conduct tenders and negotiate contracts in compliance with established local Procurement processes and procedures, and applicable local laws and regulations.

This is a full-time onsite role in Basra, Iraq.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join our Iraq Business Unit

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Objectives

• Conduct tenders and negotiate contracts in compliance with established local Procurement processes and procedures, and applicable local laws and regulations.
• Administer a portfolio of contracts (post award) including amendment execution, issue resolution with suppliers, maintenance of contract details in Maximo (ERP System) and proper monitoring of expiring contracts.
• Interact with business lines to clarify requirements, agree on procurement strategy, and address queries and issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place as per agreed processes and procedures in order to support cost recovery activities.
• Develop relationship with all stakeholders involved in the Procurement process (i.e., suppliers, business lines, client counterparts, project partners and support functions such as Law, Tax, Controllers and Treasurers).
• Negotiate standard contract terms and conditions.

Knowledge Developed

• Strong ethics, controls and operations integrity awareness
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Disciplined process execution / Driven by results
• Team player and problem solver
• Self-learner
• Assertive business judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Maximo)
• Fluent in English

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's or Master's Education in Business or Science
• 20 + year experience in contracting (O&G or Project Management sector preferred)

Interfaces:

• Local Senior Management
• Local Business Lines
• Local and International Suppliers

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.