C&P Manager Indirects
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C&P Manager Indirects
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The Organisation
QGC is a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer focused on supplying cleaner hydrocarbon energy to growing domestic and international markets.
We are establishing Queensland Curtis LNG, a world-first project to turn reserves of natural coal seam gas in the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland into liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a carbon efficient fuel. QGC, which is wholly owned by the British energy company BG Group, employs more than 4,300 staff and contractors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for providing support to QGC for all category activities within Contracts & Procurement.
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Key Accountabilities
Position Specific • Act as key point of contact for C&P within QGC for all Indirects categories
• Ensure compliance with BG’s and QGC’s C & P policies and procedures including Authorities and Delegations (includes the procurement of goods and services) • Undertake analysis and review of spend and transaction data including forward demand to identify strategic contracting opportunities • Assist Contract owners to develop contracting strategies agreed by all key stakeholders • Compile ITTs and Evaluation Procedures necessary to implement contracting strategies and C&P plans • Co-ordinate the bidding, evaluation and award process in accordance with agreed plans and company procedures • Establish Contract Management Plans (CMPs) for high risk contracts • Prepare and manage the contract review and administration process (post award) for high value, critical Indirects’ contracts • Follow a thorough and systematic approach in managing contractual matters between company and contractor and preparing commercial and contractual correspondence during the implementation of the contracts (with appropriate use of BG’s contracts management system, Procon) • Ensure tracking systems are maintained for all contractual correspondence • Ensure contracts and related contractual information is stored on Procon and SAP and the information between the systems is aligned • Identify and work to reduce any potential claims and variations to contracts • Coordinate the investigation of claims and variations and provide written reports to support the management of claims • Automate the purchase of goods where practical • Approve Purchase Orders • Coach/mentor team members • Other activities, as required People Management • Provide leadership, direction and supervision to the Procurement Team in QGC • Recruit and develop a succession plan for direct reports. • Identify and provide development activities to support performance improvement and strengthen individual and team capabilities. • Adhere to the annual HR cycle within the appropriate timeframes. • The incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and to integrate different inputs and perspectives. Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE) • Upholding and ensuring compliance with QGC’s HSSE requirements and business principles, both within the organisation, and with contractors/subcontractors • Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all Contractors are accountable for HSSE within their area of the Business and are responsible for ensuring that their team (if applicable) adopt exemplary HSSE behaviours • All QGC Contractors are expected to be aware of, and adhere to the Business Principles at all times under Conduct, Our People, Society and HSSE and to participate in relevant training | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute
Experience Needed
• Substantial experience or mastery of contract management within the mining, oil and gas industries or project contracting
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing contract strategies and plans • Demonstrated experience in negotiating goods and services contracts • Demonstrated experience in contract management • In-depth experience of formulating and administering different contract types e.g., goods and services type contracts, Unit Rate and reimbursable contracts • Experience with corporate purchasing systems, in particular SAP
Knowledge, Languages, Skills and Attributes• Formal qualifications in procurement, contracting or other associated discipline
• Formal QS or legal training, advantageous • Good communication and presentation skills • Team working and team building skills • Networking and relationship building skills • Ability to coach and develop others • Commercial and contractual negotiating skills • Ability to make decisions and find solutions • Contract drafting and formulation • Self-starter • Ability to take a balanced view in resolving issues • Ability to escalate and influence Contract Owners and stakeholder groups effectively in order to maintain progress during contracting and contract management process • Spots risks early and proactively communicates, develops and offers mitigating actions, solutions and plans • Can manage multiple tasks across contract areas • Ability to maintain effective and positive relationships with key stakeholders outside of the team • Ability to undertake a range of contract activities from high level management / strategic to low level administrative • Renowned for dynamism and energy, motivating others in the same team Special Features
• Ability to undertake domestic travel
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Additional Information for External Candidates
BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.
Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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