Contract Engineer – Oil & Gas Procurement & Compliance

TotalEnergies Group; Basilicata; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Meal vouchers

Company welfare programs

Job summary

A multinational energy company in Italy is seeking a Contract Engineer to manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in contracts within the Oil & Gas sector, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and proficiency in SAP. This position includes conducting market studies, maintaining contract databases, and liaising with various stakeholders to promote effective procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contracts and procurement within Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in contract law and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full contract lifecycle and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with stakeholders to define strategies and negotiate terms.
• Maintain supplier and contract databases and manage claims.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Management Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

TotalEnergies has been present in Italy for over 70 years. Its activities encompass the entire energy sector, operating through various Business Units spread across the country.

TotalEnergies Italia Servizi is the subsidiary that provides tailored professional services to all Business Units in Italy, ensuring professionalism, sustainability, and progress.

At TotalEnergies, we invest in people and in developing their talent. We consider safety, health, and respect for human rights our priorities. Hence, we are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and innovative professional environment where collaboration and listening are part of our model. We place people at the center, ensuring a balance between work and private life, promoting flexibility and well-being, company welfare, meal vouchers, within a culture that celebrates success and shares moments of conviviality.

TotalEnergies will review the received applications, giving care and attention to the values of Diversity and Inclusion.

As a Contract Engineer, you will manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with company standards. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to define strategies, negotiate terms, and oversee supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and validate contract strategies, adapt templates to local conditions, and provide guidance on contractual matters.

- Prepare, negotiate, and finalize commercial and technical terms, ensuring compliance with HSE, legal, and company standards.

- Maintain supplier and contract databases, monitor ongoing contracts, manage claims, amendments, and renewals.

- Conduct market studies, pre-qualify bidders, define evaluation criteria, and manage invitations to bid.

- Perform bid analysis (technical and commercial) and participate in award recommendations.

- Work closely with DUET and TGP counterparts, attend committees and category boards, and report procurement initiatives.

- Liaise with C&P Methods for planning, statistics, and best practices.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure adherence to company rules, HSE standards, and applicable legislation.

- Participate in audits and support legal/insurance teams in dispute resolution.

Site Missions:

- Conduct periodic visits to EP affiliate in Basilicata to support contract activities.

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in contracts and procurement within Oil & Gas.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office; knowledge of contract law and procurement processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.