Contracts Engineer

Pau, France

Job Reference 1249052

Location Pau, France

Industry Other

Function Project Services

Job Type Contract

Date Added September 24, 2024

Airswift is currently looking for a Contract Engineer to work with our client an Oil and Gas COMPANY

Starting date: October, 2024
• Duration: 12 MONTH RENEWABLE
• Location: Pau, FRANCE


the COMPANY  provides Contract and Procurement services to the Company’s operational branches as well as all its subsidiaries worldwide. TGP also has the role of ensuring global coordination of procurement processes and relations with the Company’s major suppliers.

We are looking for a Contract Engineers M/F to join a team of 10 people responsible for setting up contracts related to the main activities of the Exploration and Production branch of the Company, namely seismic acquisition contracts, geotechnical and geophysical studies contracts, drilling equipment and associated drilling and marine and air logistics equipment and services. The position requires excellent organizational and negotiation skills in a complex, international environment and for contracts worth several hundred million dollars (USD).
The actions taken within this team of Contract Engineers must contribute to ensuring the competitiveness, integration of the Company’s environmental and responsible ambition in the agreements that will be signed. This position opens up significant development opportunities within the Company, with possible future positions such as Purchasing Category Manager or Purchasing Director in a subsidiary.

Objectifs et livrables
  • Conduct calls for tenders and ensure the necessary authorizations are obtained in accordance with the Company’s purchasing governance rules.
  • Finalize negotiations, draft associated contracts and ensure that files are presented to the responsible entities and that important contract data is properly transmitted to users.
  • Archive necessary information and ensure effective management of documentation for future audits and controls.
  • Contribute to strategic reviews with the Company’s main suppliers
  • Collaborate with technical entities to develop effective procurement strategies, optimize costs while maintaining quality and ensuring compliance with deadlines, and identify new opportunities for improving procurement processes.
  • Share relevant information and ensure effective communication at all stages of the procurement process.
  • Ensure good mastery of the legal and fiscal environment associated with calls for tenders.
  • Conduct in-depth evaluations of risks related to contracts and suppliers, establish mitigation plans and alternatives to ensure continuity of operations in the event of unforeseen events.

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