Drilling Contracts and Procurement Officer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Job Title: Drilling Contracts and Procurement Officer

Description

• Support C&P Manager to carry out the procurement of all services and tangible requirements.
• Review assigned PRs, ensure specifications and scope of work are adequately defined and unambiguous, seek clarification on technical requirements if required prior to processing the PR.
• Action PRs, processing PRs in line with Amni’s C&P Policies and Procedures
• Identify suitable vendors from the Amni data base and any other reputable source(s) and confirm suitability of such vendors as might be expedient with Contract Sponsor/Holder.
• Where the estimated contract value falls within the Group Bid Committee (GBC) range, prepare all required GBC applications in line with requirements viz (Contracting Strategy through to Contract Award Phase) and facilitate the processing and formal endorsement of such requests through the GBC Secretary
• If value is below GBC limit, prepare RFQ/ITT, procure all required endorsements prior to RFQ/ITT issuance.
• Attend to all bid clarification requests and facilitate all technical site visits, ensuring effective communication and feedback through various channels, in conjunction with the Contract Sponsor/Holder.
• Receive quotes according to appropriate procedures commensurate with financial level and facilitate required techno-commercial evaluations and prepare all award recommendations for review and approval.
• Attend GBC as required and effect required updates to presentations, timeously, after each meeting as might be expedient.
• Negotiate rates with bidders ensuring value for money as might be necessary.
• Prepare and process Contracts/PO/Call Off/SO in line with standard templates and obtain required approvals via applicable applications such as DocuWare and signatures prior to formal issuance to awardees.
• Manage all contract deviations and exceptions, in conjunction with the Contract Holder and C&P Manager, in collaboration with the Legal and Finance Departments as required.
• Conduct contract hand-over meetings and ensure that Contract Holder has all necessary knowledge and documentation required to take ownership of the contract.
• Facilitate contract kick-off meetings to ensure seamless commencement of service.
• Assist Contract Sponsor/Holder manage the interfaces between contractors and company.
• Provide required C&P clarifications to Contract Holder and contractor throughout the work execution phase.
• Raise required variation orders in line with Company’s procedure if necessary and ensure all required endorsements and approvals are obtained prior to issuance of requisite Addendum/Addenda.
• Review with Contract Holder all claims from contractors and ensure that spurious claims are dealt with timeously to avoid further escalation and also facilitate the review and closure of valid claims.
• Facilitate the entry of all information re PRs, contracts and procurement data on applicable databases and file in shared folders for easy access and retrieval.
• Ensure the storage of all contracts and procurement documents and maintain auditable records of requisition, bid documents and ensuing contracts in SharePoint.
• Prepare and submit all reports required by C&P Management.
• Support activities for Monthly Business Unit Meetings within the drilling Department and issue required Minutes within established timelines.
• Participate in all activities relating to cost optimization and ensure the continuous capture of all savings by the Drilling Department.
• Conduct periodic market surveys on materials/services relating to drilling and build a mini database for use in negotiations and bid analysis.
• Support activities relating to vendors’ registration on the Amni Vendors portal.
• Other duties as assigned by Contract & Procurement Management.

Job Requirements

• BA / BS Degree or HND in an Engineering discipline.
• A master’s Degree is desirable but not mandatory
• 7 – 10 years cognate experience in C&P role with a minimum of 3 years within the Drilling Department in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Relative understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry, including offshore drilling operations.
• Ability to understand technical details of drilling procurement processes in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in the application of procurement terms relating to Purchase Orders and Contracts.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity
• Must be a team player.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on stretch targets.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in the use of C&P-related Business Applications (e.g. SAGE Procurement, Maximo, Sun Business, SAP, etc.) at an advanced level is an added advantage.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 2nd July, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://amaidenenergy.com/vacancies/