Senior Contracts Specialist Work

Position: Senior Contracts Specialist Work Location: Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Contract Duration: 2 Years Employment Status: Family Status 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Contracts Specialist or Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts Team. This role is crucial in managing contracts/agreements, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company objectives, commercial & technical aspects of the projects/works/services. Contracts Management: Prepare RFPs, RFQs, ITBs. Review and negotiate contracts with contractors and suppliers, ensuring all terms are favorable and compliant with legal requirements. Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost estimates and financial analyses to support budgets and forecasts. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with contracts and commercial aspects, providing strategies to mitigate them. Change Management: Manage variations and change orders, ensuring accurate documentation and agreement from all parties. Compliance: Ensure all tenders & contracts adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and company policies & procedures. Reporting: Prepare regular reports on contract performance, financial status, and any risks for management review. Collaboration: Work closely with end-users / stakeholders, project managers, legal teams, and finance departments to ensure alignment on project/contract objectives and commercial strategies. Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving any contractual disputes or claims that arise during project execution/contract lifecycle. Strong knowledge of contracting and commercial management. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP (SAP) System. Develop and implement contracting strategies in line with project/contract requirements and contract or procurement plans. Prepare and manage contract / FWA enquiries, scopes of work/services, commercial conditions, etc. Identify and evaluate potential contractors/suppliers based on technical, commercial, financial, and execution capabilities. Facilitate commercial evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations for contract awards. Prepare contract agreements, amendments, and associated commercial documentation. Administer awarded contracts / FWAs in accordance with contractual terms and project procedures. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝- Degree in Engineering Professional Course in Contracts Management CIPS or PMC certified preferred 15+ years of experience in contracts management within the oil & gas and energy sector Strong understanding of tendering practices, contract law, and various forms of contracts Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in contract management software / SAP / ERP and Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/contracts simultaneously