Summary:
- Contract Risk Assessment & Mitigation Register – Identification and tracking of key contract risks
- Negotiation strategy & facilitation of negotiations – Strategy report and record of negotiation facilitation
- Regular status updates (weekly or bi-weekly) – Reports to stakeholders on progress and key milestones
- Finalized contracts with selected Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) supplier – Binding agreements with negotiated terms
- Comprehensive documentation of the negotiation process – Record of the entire negotiation process for audit and reference
- Contract overview summary – Executive summary of finalized contract terms, risks and obligations
- Lead and facilitate direct negotiations with selected HLV providers ensuring strategic and commercial advantages.
- Review and provide expert recommendations on contract terms and conditions to protect the client's financial and operational interests.
- Manage agreement post award through project execution
- Responsible for preparing detailed status reports on negotiation progress, maintaining comprehensive records of proceedings, summarizing contracts, and developing a Contract Risk Mitigation Register.
- Proactively ensure high quality stakeholder management both internally and towards suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with legal safety and environmental regulations in all aspects of the supply chain and project execution not limited to Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject matter, ideally projects supply chain or procurement related
- Offshore Decommissioning/Gulf of Mexico experience preferred, specialization in HLV category required and ideally from international oil and gas producers e.g. Shell, BP Exxon Mobil or global service providers e.g Bechtel, Subsea7
- 10+ years’ experience with Offshore Oil and Gas EPC/M contract management
- Subject matter expert in contract management and supplier performance management, specific expertise in maritime or heavy lift vessel industry strongly desired.
- Deep understanding of contract law, risk mitigation strategies, and industry regulations governing large-scale marine logistics.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and vendors.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate as a team, and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Experience managing contracts in schedule-driven, high-value projects is highly desirable.