Sr. Contracts Engineer

As a Sr. Contracts Engineer at our organization, your primary role is to oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle execution. This involves managing both pre and post-award activities by comprehensively understanding project requirements, identifying suitable vendors, preparing tenders, inviting bids, and conducting technical and commercial negotiations in accordance with company standards and Procurement & Contracting (P&C) objectives. In the pre-award phase, you will assist the Category/Contract Manager in sourcing critical contracts by evaluating vendors, selecting target vendors based on project briefs, planning for items within specified timelines, and preparing a contracting plan that adheres to agreed terms and conditions. You will also be responsible for pre-qualifying vendors, developing internal cost estimates, floating RFQs, analyzing vendor offers, participating in commercial negotiations, and utilizing technological tools like e-auctions for efficiency. During the post-award phase, you will conduct Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) with stakeholders and vendors, ensure timely resource mobilization as per contract requirements, monitor vendor compliance with contractual terms, gather feedback for improvement, manage change processes, review claims, and handle potential disputes. Maintaining strong relationships with vendors is crucial. You will engage with vendors regularly, gather feedback, analyze it, and share consolidated reports with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will support the Contract Manager in developing the Procurement Strategy, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and contribute to the enhancement of procurement systems. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to order contracts within deadlines and approved budgets, manage change effectively, handle claims efficiently, and facilitate major ordering through Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) where applicable. Your interactions will primarily be internal with teams such as P&C, Construction Managers, Project Management, and Legal, as well as external engagements with vendors and consultants. To excel in this position, you should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, with a Master's in Business Administration being desirable. You should have 5-8 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, or related fields. Key competencies required include techno-commercial acumen, cost estimation skills, market intelligence, knowledge of SAP or similar platforms, and a sound understanding of contractual terms. Your career progression path could lead to a role as Contracts Manager, with Contracts Engineer being a feeder role for this position. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization's procurement and contracting functions while enhancing your skills and expertise in the field.,