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About the Company

Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.

Purpose of the Job

• To coach, develop and manage a motivated, robust, sustainable and a competent supply chain team capable of planning, organizing, managing and executing contract engineering activities associated with the ORP process (6) phases, in order to achieve established short and long term smooth running contracts, mitigate potential claims, manage contracts ACV and variations, hence realising contract profitability in terms of increasing production along with cost competitiveness.
• The portfolio high level activities cover the following but not limited to:
  • Working with South Asset Directorate (OSD) starting from opportunities initiation, maturation throughout identity, assess and select phases of ORP process.
  • Working with Project Delivery Directorate (UDP) on strategy development, contract(s) award, post award contract management phases, up to contract close out, which covers define and execute phases of ORP process and

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, Operations Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Law, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10  years of experience in Contract Engineering with a minimum of 10 years in a management – or supervisory position and preferably in the relevant area of portfolio or well engineering or projects delivery contracts.
• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management within the oil and gas industry, with specific expertise in projects delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in the oil and gas industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain HSE as top priority through compliance to PDO house rule, PDO HSE golden rules and PDO LSR (lifesaving rules)
• Manage, coach and support the senior contract engineer to effectively execute the full sourcing process from strategy development and implementation through prequalification, tendering up to award of contracts/order.
• Assume leadership role of the Category Head and as well as will take on the responsibilities of a Senior Contract Engineer for the on plot scope of the project. The off Plot scope will be managed by as (1) Senior Contract Engineer reporting to the Supply chain head.
• The Category Head will be accountable to the deliver by himself or herself the following contract engineering task:    
  • Manage the full sourcing process from strategy to contract award, ensuring clear tender documents and stakeholder involvement.
  • Develop and execute contract management plans, KPIs, and workshops to ensure effective post-award contract phase and drive improvements.
  • Support and challenge technical evaluation models, create commercial evaluation models, and ensure accurate evaluations according to process.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to manage contract changes, variations, and claims to avoid delays, cost overruns, and unmet obligations.
  • Set up and maintain contracts, variations, and documents in SAP for future reference and audits.
• Engage and align PDO end users in order to ensure that all parties share a common goal and understanding, and CP latest standard documents are used.
• Ensure the fundamental CP principles, processes and procedures are adhered to in developing strategies, tactics and contract management plans.
• Lead improvements in CP process implementation in general, contracts management in particular and value identification and realization.
• Establish and maintain quality relationships and effective communication links with key internal- and external stakeholders.
• Coach, develop motivate the senior contract engineer and assess their skills and capabilities to identify areas for improvements and the training required
• Recognize and reward accomplishments and exceptional performance.
• Manage all soft matters, such as, ensuring a fair distribution of workload taking into account individual differences and capabilities, KPIs measurement of the performance.
• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and finance, to align Contracting activities with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and technology advancements in project delivery   to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, regulatory, and economic factors, to ensure business continuity.
• Drive operational excellence through the implementation of best practices, standardization, and process improvements across the category
• Foster strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance collaboration, drive value creation, and support long-term business goals.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including regular business reviews, performance evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship for Contracting professionals.