Contract Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking an experienced procurement professional for an annually renewable contract in Paris, overseeing end-to-end contracting for offshore drilling and marine operations. Rotation is 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off.

You will lead tender processes, manage supplier relations, and coordinate with finance, HSE, and legal teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective contracts. The role requires 7–10 years in oil & gas contracting and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in procurement or equivalent.
• Advanced level in contract writing and negotiation.
• Good working knowledge of procurement and ERP systems and standard office software.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in contracts within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in contracting rigs, drilling and wells services, and marine logistics services is strongly preferred.
• Proven abilities in planning, organizing, coordination, basic management, project management, problem-solving, and building effective working relationships.
• Fluent oral and written English.

Responsabilités

• Prepare tenders, conduct bid evaluations with internal stakeholders, negotiate with bidders, and finalize/issue contracts and purchase orders in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end sourcing process, including business end users, contract owners, finance, HSE, and legal colleagues.
• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies supporting offshore drilling and marine operations.
• Promote and ensure adherence to HSE procedures and policies in all contracts and procurement activities.
• Coordinate interactions between multiple stakeholders on contract and procurement matters.
• Ensure proper administration, filing, and updating of all documents in procurement and ERP systems and collaborative platforms.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

English proficiency

Problem solving

Formation

Master's degree in procurement

Outils

ERP systems

Office software

Description du poste

Location: Paris, France (Missions to Suriname)

Target Start Date: October 2026

Contract Type & Length: Annually Renewable Contract

Rotation: 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off (On rotation 7 days per week, 8 hours per day)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders, conduct bid evaluations with internal stakeholders, negotiate with bidders, and finalize/issue contracts and purchase orders in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end sourcing process, including business end users, contract owners, finance, HSE, and legal colleagues.
• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies supporting offshore drilling and marine operations.
• Recommend contracting models that balance operational requirements, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Support long-term procurement planning for drilling campaigns and logistics activities.
• Identify opportunities for commercial improvement and value creation.
• Deliver quality, cost-effective, and timely contracts and purchase orders, responding efficiently to operational changes and breakdown situations.
• Participate in defining and implementing contract and procurement strategies.
• Prepare and conduct calls for tenders to meet operational schedules and budgets.
• Negotiate with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies and meet performance objectives.
• Prepare and present cases to relevant contract committees and boards as required.
• Ensure global frame contracts are implemented and negotiate local frame contracts as necessary.
• Coordinate interactions between multiple stakeholders on contract and procurement matters.
• Ensure proper administration, filing, and updating of all documents in procurement and ERP systems and collaborative platforms.
• Facilitate effective Supplier Relationship Management, including establishing Key Performance Indicators with relevant suppliers.
• Manage supplier prequalification processes and maintain supplier databases with attention to risk management.
• Organize supplier quality management and performance monitoring for key suppliers, ensuring lessons learned are implemented in future contracts and operations.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to ensure proper benchmarks for related categories.
• Promote and ensure adherence to HSE procedures and policies in all contracts and procurement activities.
• Provide expertise during emergency situations related to supply chain and contract activities.
• Promote a safe working environment and participate in HSE training and initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in procurement or equivalent discipline.
• Advanced level in contract writing and negotiation.
• Good working knowledge of procurement and ERP systems and standard office software.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in contracts within the oil and gas industry.
• Relevant experience in contracting rigs, drilling and wells services, and marine logistics services is strongly preferred.
• Proven abilities in planning, organizing, coordination, basic management, project management, problem-solving, and building effective working relationships.
• Result-oriented, able to work under pressure with limited supervision, and effective both independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of procurement for drilling and wells required.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Experience in a similar position within a major energy operator is highly preferred.