Contracts & Procurement Manager

NES Fircroft Permanent Placement division is looking for an Upstream Contracts and Procurement Manager based in Dubai.
Our client, a UAE local operator, to provide a consistent and secure supply of energy as well as generate growth and revenue.
 
Your role:
 This role is to procure and contract efficiently and timely all material and service needs for our client.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop, lead & execute Contracts & Procurement Strategies in collaboration with department heads and internal subject matter experts including Legal and Compliance, Finance, Operations and HSE.
• In collaboration with the Legal Department, develop contracting principles on key matters of concerns for consistency between key stakeholders and develop the client position.
• Track and report Key functional metrics to ensure effectiveness of the C&P department.
• Drive cost efficiencies in the organization (define and monitor).
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the C&P dept. and focus on team accomplishments, corporate KPIs, department KPIs and roadmap.
• Provides guidance for Co-workers as needed and approves training opportunities
• In collaboration with department heads and internal subject matter experts including Legal and Compliance, Finance, Operations and HSE, develop and maintain negotiation strategies and advise way forward plans to the team prior to finalization of Contracts.
• Review of Cost Analysis (PO’s & Contracts) and recommend the best Practices/T&C’s to ensure effective cost Control, smooth execution of Contract.
• Ensure contracts are put in place within an agreed up to SLA period.
• Monitor key stats for the department including tender committee processing times, RTP value and volume stats etc.
• Ensure standardisation of processes including SOP, tender committee documents etc.
• Review processes continuously for streamlining, LEAN initiatives and technology improvements.
• Create initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks and maximise core strengths.
• Liaisons with Management team to ensure all efforts are in alignment.
• Comply with Company policies including ABC and Contracting Principles.
• Ensure records management in line with client policies and Legal and Compliance Department guidance.
• Cost Saving focus.

Qualifications for the role:

• Graduate of Engineering or Business-related degree
• 15+ years of experience in UPSTREAM C&P roles.
• Industrial Professional Experience
• CIPs or equivalent
• Broader Business Skills.
• Critical Thinking abilities
• Leadership and Conflict Resolution
• Planning & Strategy
• Strong Financial acumen
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Visionary Leadership
• Manage diverse employees’ needs and ensure their satisfaction
• Effective Management & Delegation
• Ability to motivate a workforce.
• Efficient communication skills with peers and suppliers
• Laborious jobs where necessary
• Risk management
• Contracting awareness, including technical contractual terms and conditions and post award administration

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.