Title: SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Department: PSCM
Location: Sumgait

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for drafting, negotiating and managing contracts; for provision of contract related advise to internal departments; resolving problems associated with ambiguous contract provisions, and interpretation of the contractual terms.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare bid strategy
• Prepare bid (ITB/RFP) documents in coordination with Engineering, Construction and other related departments, review and issue it to approved bidders.
• During bid process hold bid clarification meeting with each bidder, make a site visit, explain the contractual terms, and coordinate the technical clarification issues between the engineering/construction team and the bidders.
• Carry out commercial evaluation of the bid results, coordinate between bidder and internal technical team for proposal’s technical evaluation, prepare evaluation report and gives recommendation to management on the result of the bid.
• Draft new contracts, and work/review on existing template contracts, or contract submitted by third party.
• Negotiate the terms of the contract at the pre-award and award stages of the contract with third parties.
• Ensure all contractually required documents (contractor’s registry documents, licences, insurances, guarantee letters) are in place and in accordance with the contractual requirement.
• Take risk mitigating issues for company in all contract related documents.
• Prepare the Contract Summary for internal use.
• Manage contract from the date it is signed until the contractor completes the work.
• Track the status of the Contractor’s work, giving relevant site instructions if required by Project manager
• Prepare the relevant change order, work variation to the Contract upon Project Manager request.
• Evaluates claim, change orders submitted by Contractor, and provides an answer to it, either accept or reject it.
• Track the status of all claims, changes submitted from the Contractor.
• Review and approve invoices
• Keep record of all the correspondence between Contractor and Company, study all official letter/email sent by Contractor, and prepare an answer,
• Attend progress meetings for each Contract, trace Contractor’s performance,
• Carry out the close out works for each Contract.

REQUIREMENTS

Functional

• Considerable knowledge of commercial law
• Having knowledge of international contract management practice
• Knowledge of the basic principles of management and ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other disciplines and contractors
• Works well with minimal supervision
• Advanced knowledge of Azerbaijani and English language
• Knowledge of Russian language is an advantage
• Commercial awareness
• Good MS Office skills.
• Organizational skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strategic thinking and analysis skills
• Strong network building and relationship management skills
• Influencing and persuasion skills
• Contract management
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Critical-thinking skills
• Good problem-solving skills with a tenacity to seek continuous improvement.
Ability to react quickly in urgent environment
• Detail Oriented.
• Confidentiality
• Assessing Risks and Decision-Making
• Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of the contract documents

Education and experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in contracts, legal, commercial disciplines.
• Experience within SP: Minimum 2.5 years of on-the -job experience at SP
• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree (in a relevant field if applicable)
• Familiarity of international best practices in contract procedures and project follow-up

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should follow the link below:
https://socarpolymer.az/en/career/experienced-professionals/

The above vacancy is addressed to nationals of Azerbaijan or with permanent residency in Azerbaijan. All eligible applications for the advertised post will be assessed and given equal opportunities.

Application closing date: 27 February 2020