Role: Senior Contracts and Procurement Manager Reports to: General Manager Upstream
Prax Upstream Limited (PUL) – Commercial, Contracts and Procurement
The Prax Group is a British multinational independent refining, storage, distribution, and sales conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels, headquartered in London. Our ability to deliver innovative customer solutions across the world has secured our reputation as a leading presence in the global energy market. We are now recruiting for a Senior Contracts and Procurement Manager for our Upstream business based in Weybridge, Surrey.
Senior Contracts and Procurement Manager will lead PUL’s Contracts and Procurement (C&P) activities, in support of production operations, development projects, business development and well related activities. This role will support wider commercial negotiations and related upstream agreements.
Functionally responsible for leading and directing PUL’s contracts and procurement activities
• Sourcing, engaging and building effective relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors
• Interface with all stakeholders and provide specialist advice and support to identify improvements to enhance business delivery
• Lead and participate in tendering, bid evaluation, clarification and contract award recommendations
• Co-ordinate Tender Review Boards and/or contract approval processes as required
• Manage contracts to provide logistic support (ERRV, Helicopters, Supply Vessels and Onshore Marine Bases, etc.) Monitor contract validity/expiry dates and suitability of contracts, to ensure contracts remain active and fit-for purpose
• Lead contract administration and close out activities
• Ensure compliance with internal, regulatory and third-party C&P reporting requirements
• Lead and negotiate inventory disposals (where disposal is necessary), ensuring all related contractual documentation is in place
• Support wider commercial negotiations and drafting of contracts to support other PUL commercial activities
Degree qualified with a minimum of 15 years progressive experience in the oil and gas industry
• Proven EH&S and management leadership experience
• Demonstrable experience in analysing the market and developing robust contracting and procurement strategies
• Excellent negotiating skills and practical experience in leading successful contract negotiations, to secure favorable terms and risk profile for the Company
• Borad and detailed knowledge of a range of commercial structures and contracts
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