Company Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

Absheron project is developing the Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensate Field, located offshore Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea. The project contributes to domestic gas supply and international export through strategic infrastructure connections.

Job Description

This position is starting from the Absheron Full Field Development (FFD) FEED phase until the completion of the Development phase.

The job holder is responsible to provide contract engineering support primarily for Absheron FFD drilling operations, ensuring compliance with company standards, local regulations, and project objectives. The role focuses on the preparation, administration, and management of contracts for drilling activities, supporting the Drilling team and contributing to the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of drilling activities.

In addition, he/she ensures the overall provision of a proactive C&P services within the Company. The job holder should continually strive to challenge conventional contract administration processes, looking for a continuous improvement.

Execute approved Contracts and Procurement C&P processes: Receive Purchase Requisitions (PR) from requesting End-user departments
• Clarify and verify the content of approved and assigned PRs with End-users
• Execute market screening / Request for information (RFI) and analyses for requested works/goods and/or services
• Preparation of Strategy & Bidders List recommendation
• Preparation of Commercial Bid Evaluation Criteria for assigned C&P events
• Participation in preparation of Technical Bid Evaluation with End-users for assigned C&P events
• Preparation of Call for Tender (CFT) / Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages based on approved PRs
• Liaise with suppliers and End-users during Bid clarification stages
• Organization of Bid receipts and opening
• Evaluation of Contractual elements of Technical Bid Evaluation
• Commercial Evaluation of Bids / Proposals / Quotations
• Preparation and follow up of Recommendation to Award (RTA)
• Participation at Local Contract Committees and Contracts Sub-Committee (CSC) meetings
• Ensure validation of all contracts content and process by internal (Management; TGP; Legal; Finance; HSE) and external stakeholders (including partners approval)
• Verify operation, utilization and updating of suppliers database
• Conduct selective contract package audits to ensure due performance of contractual terms and conditions
• Ensure validation by management of all contractual documents and formal letters issued by the PSCC&P division
• Monitor adapted C&P strategies
• Engage all necessary activities for C&P software (ARIBA; AGORA, SAP and any other procurement tools, as applicable)
• Preparation and Drafting Agreements / Contracts / Purchase Orders using approved templates
• Ensure proper archive / records of all C&P related documentation both physically and electronically
• Keep the Contracts Register and C&P reports updated with assigned contracts
• Meet set Procurement Cycle deadlines and report on C&P KPIs
• Negotiate T&Cs of Company Agreements / POs with Contractors / Suppliers with support from C&P Manager / Legal Manager
• Compliance with the existing C&P Processes and Procedures
• The job holder manages the Compliance
• Maintain the C&P policies, strategies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation, Company HSE policy and evolving company objectives
• Ensure that employees of the Company work in agreement with the C&P policies, strategies and procedures
• Ensure that tendering procedures and processes are strictly adhered to and the ethical rules related to Contracts and procurement defined by the Company are respected

Ensure that supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and compliance program and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selecting process
• Tools: Ensure the appropriate use of C&P tools (E-sourcing (ARIBA), SAP and any other tools, as applicable); ensure efficient management of suppliers of the Company (pre-qualification, qualification, performance follow up, database, management by panel, financial analysis).

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Diploma: BA / BS degree in Law, Economics, Engineering is mandatory - Master Degree is preferred
Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in Oil & Gas Procurement and Supply Chain field
• CIPS (Level 3 and above) or similar qualification is highly preferred and recommended
• Previous experience in pre-award stage of O&G Drilling Contracts formation and negotiation is a must
• Prior experience in O&G field in international procurement and supply chain is recommended
• Experience in commercial negotiations, supplier/contractor management and contracts administration
• Fluent in English, Azerbaijani and Russian (spoken and written)
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office applications in particular Power Point for presentations, SAP and any other e-sourcing tools, as applicable
• Capacity to train newly recruited C&P personnel with C&P Induction and fundamental trainings
• Language Requirements:
• Fluent English and Azerbaijani language skills mandatory.

Additional Information

Location: Baku office, Azerbaijan
Starting date: ASAP

Duration: 1 year, renewable

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