Senior Oil & Gas Contract Engineer

Anotech; Pau; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech is seeking a Senior Contract Engineer to lead the procurement and contracting lifecycle for major Oil & Gas projects in a complex, multicultural environment. You will drive strategy, lead tendering, negotiate terms and ensure governance compliance while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role requires extensive experience in contract management for high-value international contracts and fluency in English, with on-site presence in Pau, France.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Contract Engineering, Contract Management or Strategic Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategy for packages.
• Lead tendering processes including Call For Tenders (CFTs) and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate contractual terms and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Manage full contract lifecycle from procurement strategy to award and execution.
• Monitor obligations, deliverables and supplier performance.
• Ensure governance compliance and proper contract documentation.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and change requests.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across technical, legal and procurement teams.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Tendering

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

International contracts

English fluency

Job description

As part of the development of major international Oil & Gas projects, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Contract Engineer to join a high-performing Contract & Procurement team supporting Exploration & Production activities worldwide.The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation, negotiation and administration of strategic contracts covering activities such as seismic acquisition, geotechnical and geophysical studies, drilling services, well equipment, and marine and air logistics. Working within a complex international environment, the position requires strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise and negotiation skills for contracts valued at several hundred million dollars.

Position Overview

The Senior Contract Engineer will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy development and tendering activities through contract award and execution support. The role requires close collaboration with technical, legal and procurement stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of contractual and commercial objectives while maintaining compliance with governance requirements and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the contractual and procurement strategy for assigned packages and services.

Identify commercial opportunities and optimize procurement approaches to maximize project value.

Collaborate with technical teams to define contracting strategies aligned with operational requirements.

Evaluate contractual, commercial and supplier-related risks and develop mitigation plans.

Ensure compliance with company governance processes and procurement policies.

Prepare and manage Call For Tenders (CFTs) for strategic services and equipment packages.

Coordinate bidder qualification, clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.

Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers and service providers.

Prepare contract recommendations and secure the required internal approvals.

Draft, review and finalize contractual documentation prior to award.

Ensure effective administration of awarded contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables and supplier performance.

Manage contractual amendments, claims, disputes and change requests when required.

Identify commercial risks and implement proactive mitigation measures.

Ensure contractual compliance and proper communication of key contract information to end users.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

Work closely with technical, legal, finance and procurement stakeholders throughout the procurement process.

Support audits, reviews and governance requirements through proper documentation and record management.

Maintain effective communication with project teams and suppliers at all stages of the contracting process.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practices.

Promote sustainable and responsible procurement principles across contractual activities.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contract Engineering, Contract Management, Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Proven experience managing high-value contracts within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and administration.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing international tenders and procurement processes.
• Good understanding of commercial, legal, fiscal and contractual frameworks.
• Experience with Exploration & Production activities, drilling services, logistics or technical studies is highly desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex and multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Previous experience with major international operators, EPC contractors or global procurement organizations is highly valued.

Location

• Preferred location: Pau, France
• On-site presence required.
• International and multicultural working environment.

If you have extensive experience in Contract Management and Procurement within the Oil & Gas industry and are looking to contribute to large-scale international projects, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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