Contract Specialist Supply Chain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Job Advertisement \xe2\x80\x93 Contract Specialist in Supply Chain Management Team
About Fugro
Fugro is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle.
Employing approximately 9000 talented people in 59 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2021, revenue amounted to EUR 1.46 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
Fugro is in the process of taking its procurement activity to a higher level and strengthening its team by adding contacting (legal) expertise. The Supply Chain (Procurement) team in the Middle East & India (MEI) currently handles a spend of 71 million euro (2022) and about 440 suppliers. The local Procurement leads are located in UAE, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Part of Fugro\xe2\x80\x99s procurement strategy is to improve suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 contracting and to effectively manage suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 risks. In this connection, Fugro is looking for an experienced Contract Specialist to join the UAE Supply Chain (Procurement) team. The position is located in Dubai, UAE but will support procurement activities in the whole MEI region. The Contract Specialist will report to the UAE Procurement Manager and to the Global Senior Legal Counsel Procurement in HQ in the Netherlands. The Contract Specialist will also closely work with the MEI Legal Team and other internal stakeholders in the business.
About the job
The Contract Specialist will act as a key member of the Supply Chain (Procurement) team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts or subcontracts. This includes handling standard supplier contracts in the field of 3rd party personnel, equipment, MRO, etc., as well as managing subcontractor agreements. The Contract Specialist will ensure that contractual risks are identified, properly evaluated, and mitigated.
Job Responsibilities
The Contract Specialist will act as a key member of the Supply Chain (Procurement) team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts or subcontracts. This includes handling standard supplier contracts in the field of 3rd party personnel, equipment, MRO, etc., as well as managing subcontractor agreements. The Contract Specialist will ensure that contractual risks are identified, properly evaluated, and mitigated.
Job Responsibilities
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Draft, review and negotiate supplier contracts (including sub-contracts) in line with templates provided by Legal and Fugro policies. - Act as a key member of the Supply Chain (Procurement) team, participate in commercial and legal discussions with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that contractual risks are identified, properly evaluated, and mitigated. Raise awareness of contractual risks with internal stakeholders.
- Incorporate contract-flow down clauses from the client contract into the subcontract, in alignment with the Legal team
- Ensure proper contract administration
- Promote the principles of good procurement and contract management practice throughout the company
- Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the suppliers, subcontractors, and authorities.
- Monitor all contract deliverables and the contract performance as well as identify risks and opportunities. Support handling of supplier claims.
- Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to the management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the contract and receiving all required internal approvals preparing, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiating any claims against partners and subcontractors
- Works closely with internal stakeholders: Supply Chain (Procurement), Finance, Legal, Insurance, Fleet Services, project managers and various business stakeholders.Job Requirements
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Law degree preferred though Business degree with strong contract management experience will be acceptable - 3 - 6 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with contracts
- Experience in Maritime/ EPC/ Engineering companies is preferred. Project experience (with EPC companies and/or offshore projects) is a plus.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience
- Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders
- High level of integrity and ethics
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentInterpersonal Skills, Including But Not Limited To
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Organizational Skills/Time Management - Confidence
- Strong minded: ability to understanding of when to walk away and when to stand one\xe2\x80\x99s ground
- Ability to manage change
- Professional delivery
- Results focused
- Proactive/committed approach
- Good team player
- Self-motivated and persistentDisclaimer for recruitment agencies:Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1484796
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned