Contracts Lead

Requirements

• Business or Engineering degree
  
• 7 Years Relevant supply chain contracting experience.
  

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain contracting processes within the energy sector.
  
• Proficiency in Excel, digital contracting tools, and e-procurement systems.
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
  

Contracting & Commercial Management (Pre-Award)

• Manage end-to-end contracting for services and materials.
  
• Prepare/review all pre-award documents (Part A, Part B, red thread, close-out templates).
  
• Validate business requirements against contracting strategies.
  
• Support NiPEX e-procurement compliance and governance.
  
• Contribute to technical and commercial bid evaluations.
  
• Conduct data analysis and market intelligence for negotiation decisions.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and repository management.
  

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain SC performance monitoring matrices.
  
• Track delivery KPIs using digital tools (Excel, Contrack, PACM).
  
• Facilitate cadence meetings and drive corrective actions.
  
• Deliver value via cost savings, efficient negotiations, and EnhanceX initiatives.
  
• Support audit readiness.
  

Post-Award Contract Management

• Manage contract release and execution in line with requirements.
  
• Track obligations: BPRs, contract plans, HSSE deliverables.
  
• Lead variation management with full justification and documentation.
  
• Drive contract close-out and capture lessons learned.
  

Method of Application