Job Description

Job Category: Procurement
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Job title: SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER (UAE nationals only)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job reference #: 31946
Contract type: Permanent. Please note that this position is part of the Emiratisation Program, only UAE nationals can be considered.
Language requirements: Proficient in English.
At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Contract Engineer to join Eni Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for managing the procurement of work, materials and services in accordance with project procurement policies and procedures, ensuring that delivery, cost, quantity and quality requirements are met. This includes drafting and reviewing contract strategies, final tender reports and contract award memoranda; preparing and evaluating tender packages; and finalising contract awards. You will also conduct commercial evaluations and negotiate complex contractual terms and conditions, while contributing to the development of contracts and procurement strategies and tactics. Business trips to operational sites and other subsidiaries in the region may be required.
About Eni Abu Dhabi
Eni Abu Dhabi B.V. is a subsidiary of Eni, a global energy company active in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons and natural gas, as well as refining and chemicals activities in the United Arab Emirates. With a robust partnership with ADNOC, Eni Abu Dhabi B.V. is committed to ensuring a stable and affordable gas supply for the country, contributing to its self-sufficiency and status as a gas exporter. Eni Abu Dhabi is also a multicultural organization that brings together professionals from 17 diverse nationalities, reflecting the Eni's commitment to fostering integration and inclusion as core principals of its corporate culture. Our employees thrive within a forward-thinking organization that emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and professional growth, underpinned by our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Through strategic agreements in exploration and production, refining and chemicals, our presence in the UAE continues to expand, driven by the scale and impact of the Ruwais and Ghasha projects, alongside our strong partnership with ADNOC. The Ruwais refinery, the fourth largest globally in terms of production capacity, enhances our high competitiveness in crude oil processing.
Main responsibilities:

• To prepare the contractual and commercial sections of the tender package and compile the full tender documentation.
• To develop and analyse contract documentation, including reviewing and contributing to the contractual scope of work as per the requisition.
• To ensure that contractual terms and conditions are defined in accordance with Company requirements and governance.
• To draft contract requirements in compliance with all applicable laws and Company procurement policies and procedures.
• To challenge purchase requisition requirements, offering alternatives and proposing solutions.
• To conduct critical analysis, suggest revisions and contribute to the preparation of tender lists, contract strategies and tender evaluation plans.
• To prepare unpriced and priced evaluation models for highly complex and major contracts.
• To perform contractual and commercial evaluations, conduct necessary negotiations of received tenders, and formulate recommendations.
• To draft relevant documents supporting the contracting strategy and award approvals.
• To develop and propose contracting solutions, pursuing alternative methods to improve contracting practices (e.g. risk/reward models, incentives, alliances), and comparing different purchasing options such as tendering versus single source, renting versus buying.
• To demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and collaborate effectively with other departments and Contracts & Procurement staff to deliver high-quality, seamless customer service.
• To develop, compile and conduct pre-enquiries and market surveys.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained throughout the procurement process.
• To manage all contracting phases in coordination with Contract Holder(s) and other relevant functions, as appropriate.
• To ensure accurate data entry into the "E-Space" system for all ITTs, contracts, and amendments, in line with management instructions, including Local Content, and to provide weekly updates on workload.
• To manage all activities in full compliance with the Company's Code of Ethics.
• To support approval requirements from the JOA and/or Project Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Skills and experience required:

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Law, Engineering or Economics.
• A CIPS-type qualification is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working on high-complexity projects within the oil and gas sector.
• Familiarity with international contract formats and complex corporate and project governance.
• Knowledge of commodity markets and price trends, including various grades, qualities and types of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, particularly with regard to contract terminology.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic will be considered an advantage.
• High level of computer literacy and proven proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Prior knowledge of SAP MM and SRM modules is highly desirable.
• Strong internal auditing and monitoring skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to identify negotiable elements in line with company objectives.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, with frequent interaction across project disciplines and external institutions.
• High performance orientation with strong attention to detail.
• High level of professional and personal integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Strong capability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni
Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.
Working at Eni
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the , , and are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.
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