Senior Analyst, Contracts Management

Role Overview

Senior Analyst, Contracts Management at ADNOC, located in the United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Review and analyse all clauses, stipulations, obligations and liabilities in contracts in line with Company policies, procedures and standards. Provide proposals for cost optimization and participate in negotiating pricing and terms with third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts Review & Analysis

• Review, analyse and advise on all matters related to contracts, tenders and new opportunities in support of managing agreements and enhancing policies and procedures.
• Review contracts change requests and assure all requirements are in line with centralized policies in the organization and DOA.
• Review and advise on new frame agreements in liaison with respective divisions and departments within Group S&A.
• Review, verify and advise on contract closure process in line with Organization Policies regarding Provision Acceptance certificate, Final Acceptance certificate and Complication Certificate before releasing the Performance Bank Guarantee.
• Review and verify Award recommendation including technical and commercial evaluations for non-commercial agreements to ensure they meet business requirements and are in line with company policies and procedures.
• Review Provision Acceptance certificate, Final Acceptance certificate and Complication Certificate for correctness to release the Performance Bank Guarantee by Group Treasury and Risk Management function.
• Lead and conduct periodic reviews and amendments for agreements, extensions and variations for Group S&A management information.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Attend internal and external meetings and prepare accurate records of discussions and actions.
• Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet project requirements.
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with the organization's focal points to ensure implementation and compliance to contractual terms and policies.
• Monitor tenders and contracts activities across Group S&A Departments to ensure consistency is maintained.
• Monitor framework agreements and saving amounts.

Process Oversight

• Oversee the overall Group S&A contracts reviews and approvals process within the Group S&A.

Supervision & Development

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient and deliver business objectives.

Financial Management

• Provide input for preparation of functional, divisional, departmental and sectional budgets.
• Assist in implementation of approved budgets and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policy & Process Implementation

• Implement approved functional, divisional, departmental and sectional policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in line with Company and International standards.

Performance & Improvement

• Contribute to achievement of approved Performance Objectives for the function, division, department and section in line with Company Performance framework.
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices to define intelligent solutions and increase efficiency in line with best industry standards.

Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reporting

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
• 8 years of professional experience in Contracts or Procurement in a large organization, preferably in Oil & Gas Industry.
• Good knowledge of Contracts and Tendering practices and procedures.
• Good understanding of regulation, legal terms, control and other relevant legal guidelines.
• Very good contract negotiation and preparation skills.
• Good knowledge and experience in conflict avoidance and contracts dispute resolution.
• Global perspective of Oil & Gas business environment and technology.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.

Additional Information

Work Conditions

• Physical effort: Minimal. Work involves walking, standing and computer operations.
• Work environment: Air Conditioned.

Professional Certifications

• As applicable.