Procurement And Contracts Engineer

Crescent Petroleum Company Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Petroleum Company Inc. is seeking a seasoned Procurement and Contracts professional to lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contract administration for goods and services in the oil and gas sector.

You will develop strategies to maximize value, mitigate risks and ensure governance compliance, while collaborating with operations, maintenance, HSE and other stakeholders to support continuous business operations.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience across sourcing, tendering and contracting.
• Experience with RFQs, RFPs and ITTs and commercial evaluations.
• Knowledge of governance, audits and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement and contracting activities for goods and services including sourcing tendering bid evaluations negotiations contract award administration and contract close-out.
• Develop and implement sourcing tendering and contracting strategies that ensure operational continuity and maximize value.
• Prepare RFQs RFPs ITTs commercial evaluations and approval documentation per governance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE and other user departments on scopes and procurement strategies.
• Administer awarded contracts and POs including performance tracking and KPIs.
• Support critical operations, shutdowns, projects and emergency procurement requirements.
• Maintain procurement and contract records and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Tendering & bidding

Negotiations

Supplier relationship

Cost optimization

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Law/Business

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Supports the effective execution of procurement and contracting activities to ensure timely sourcing of goods and services in accordance with Company policies procedures and governance requirements Contributes to supplier development tendering contract administration cost optimization and stakeholder engagement while safeguarding Company interests and maximizing value

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Execute end-to-end procurement and contracting activities for goods and services including sourcing tendering bid evaluations negotiations contract award administration and contract close-out in accordance with Company procedures Develop and implement sourcing tendering and contracting strategies that ensure operational continuity maximize commercial value mitigate risks and support business objectives Prepare and manage RFQs RFPs ITTs commercial evaluations award recommendations and approval documentation in compliance with delegated authority and governance requirements Collaborate with Operations Maintenance Engineering HSE and other user departments to review scopes of work technical specifications evaluation criteria and procurement strategies Conduct commercial evaluations market assessments and negotiations to achieve optimum value competitive pricing and favourable contractual outcomes Administer awarded contracts and purchase orders including monitoring supplier and contractor performance deliverables KPIs and contractual obligations Manage contract amendments variations extensions claims and change orders ensuring appropriate commercial evaluation documentation and approvals Support critical operational requirements including maintenance activities shutdowns projects production operations and emergency procurement requirements to ensure uninterrupted business operations Identify and deliver cost optimization value engineering process efficiency and savings opportunities while maintaining quality safety and operational requirements Support supplier prequalification vendor development performance evaluation and contractor relationship management to build a robust and reliable supply base Ensure HSE technical quality commercial legal and regulatory requirements are appropriately incorporated into procurement and contract documentation Maintain procurement and contract records trackers databases reports and audit-ready documentation ensuring accuracy transparency and compliance Prepare periodic procurement and contracts performance reports including tender status contract utilization savings realization supplier performance and procurement KPIs Support internal and external audits compliance reviews and governance initiatives ensuring procurement and contracting activities are fully traceable and compliant Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders suppliers contractors and service providers to support successful contract execution and business objectives Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement and contract management processes systems and digital initiatives promoting operational excellence and best practices Maintain and enhance professional knowledge of procurement contract management supply chain practices market conditions and industry developments relevant to the Oil Gas sector Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business administration or related field. 8-10 years of progressive experience in Procurement and Contracts, preferably within an international Oil & Gas Operator.