Deputy Head - Contracts & Procurement - Projects
Petroexcel Technology Services Private Limited Deputy Head - Contracts & Procurement - Projects
Description
Position:
Deputy Head Contracts & Procurement (Projects)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: 20-30 Years
Industry Preference:
Oil & Gas, EPC, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, Fertilizer, Power, Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure, Industrial Projects
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Contracts & Procurement function for major EPC and industrial projects.
- Develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies aligned with project objectives.
- Handle complete lifecycle of EPC contracts including pre-award and post-award administration.
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, subcontract agreements, consultancy contracts, and purchase contracts.
- Ensure contractual compliance with FIDIC, GCC, Special Conditions of Contract, and international commercial practices.
- Lead techno-commercial evaluations, bid analysis, tendering, and vendor negotiations.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Manage variation orders, claims, counterclaims, extensions of time, liquidated damages, and dispute resolution.
- Coordinate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Site teams.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, statutory regulations, and international standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations, and commercial deliverables.
- Lead procurement planning, sourcing strategies, supplier development, and vendor performance management.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and timely project execution.
- Mentor and develop Contracts & Procurement teams across multiple projects.
Desired Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of EPC Contracts
- FIDIC Conditions of Contract
- General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
- Commercial & Legal Documentation
- Contract Negotiation
- Claims Management
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- International Procurement
- Tendering & Bid Evaluation
- Vendor Management
- Risk Assessment
- Project Commercial Management