Contract Engineer

Eni; Muscat; On-site; OMR 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eni Oman B.V. in Muscat is seeking a Contract Engineer to manage procurement and contracting activities for works, materials and services. You will develop contract strategy, lead tendering, conduct commercial evaluations and negotiations, and ensure compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires extensive oil & gas contracting experience, excellent English, and strong knowledge of procurement processes and governance. You will work with internal stakeholders to drive best practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive oil and gas contracting experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SAP MM and SRM.
• Experience with complex contracts and governance.
• CIPS qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract and procurement strategies for goods, works and services.
• Prepare and manage tender processes, including tender documentation and bidder evaluations.
• Conduct commercial and contractual evaluations, negotiations and recommendations.
• Draft and review contract documentation for compliance.
• Identify procurement opportunities and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Perform market analysis and supplier assessments to support sourcing.
• Manage full contract lifecycle with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in contracting practices.
• Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics and governance requirements.

Skills

Oil & gas experience

Contracting

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

SAP MM

SRM

Project governance

Analytical skills

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SRM

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job title: CONTRACT ENGINEER

Location: Muscat, Oman

Job reference #: 33730

Contract type: Permanent

Language requirements: Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage

At Eni, we are looking for a Contract Engineer to join Eni Oman B.V. i in Muscat. You will be responsible for managing procurement and contracting activities for works, materials and services, including contract strategy development, tendering, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations and award processes, ensuring compliance with company procedures and delivery of cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract and procurement strategies for goods, works and services.
• Prepare and manage tender processes, including tender documentation, bidder evaluations and contract awards.
• Conduct commercial and contractual evaluations, negotiations and recommendation processes.
• Draft and review contract documentation, ensuring compliance with company requirements, policies and applicable legislation.
• Identify procurement opportunities, challenge business requirements and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Perform market analysis and supplier assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in contracting and procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Ethics, procurement procedures and governance requirements.

Skills and Experience Required

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, including relevant experience in contracting and procurement.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience with SAP MM and SRM modules is an advantage.
• Experience working on complex projects, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of international contracts and project governance.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPS qualification is desirable.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of oilfield contracts, procurement processes and equipment.
• Strong commercial awareness and market knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, auditing and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and performance orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural environments.
• High level of professional and personal integrity.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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