Contracts & Procurement Graduate Programme Trinidad & Tobago

Reference Number GRAD0009

Contracts & Procurement Graduate Programme

Country Trinidad & Tobago City unknown Function/Discipline Contracts & Procurement Employment Category Internship This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 5 Salary Excellent salary and benefits package

Position Summary Contracts and Procurement (C&P) is an international team of professionals providing specialist support to BG Group's Global portfolio. Spread across BG Group’s businesses and project offices around the world, C&P plays a vital role in managing supply chain risk and ensuring that we obtain maximum value for money from the contracts we place. By joining Contracts & Procurement at BG Group you’ll be taking your first steps on a career that could involve anything from negotiating with drilling rig contractors to major engineering contractors for multi-billion dollar capital projects. During our International Graduate Development Programme (IGDP) you will gain an indepth understanding of how to put contracts together that protect the company and ensure our work programmes are completed on time. You will learn how to negotiate the best deal for BG Group and manage relationships with internal client groups, suppliers and contractors.   Taking on this challenge, you’ll be a part of our ever-growing IGDP. This is your chance to work at a rapidly growing business with real challenges, real rewards and a very real opportunity to progress your international career.

Key Accountabilities The core accountability for all graduates on the IGDP is to acquire the necessary skills, experience and behaviours through their placements to enable them to take on a substantive role at the end of the two year program. Throughout the programme you will be expected to gain awareness and understanding of the C&P lifecycle, which is likely to include a combination of the following areas: Category planning Understanding Business Requirements and Demand Options Understanding the Supply Market   Contract Strategy Development Supply Market Approach Bid Evaluation Negotiation and Contract Award Post-Award Contract Management Materials Management and Standards Process and Systems 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 accountability for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Minimum qualification: 2:1 Bachelors Degree Subjects: Business Studies, Economics, International Business, Management, Law and Engineering Just as important as your academic qualifications, however, will be the personal, professional and business skills you bring. You will need to exhibit strong collaborative behaviours, and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams to drive the best business outcomes for BG; You will need to demonstrate commercial edge, and at the same time, a strong ethical awareness. You will need to be highly organised, comfortable writing reports and giving presentations. You must be confident and persuasive enough to influence others both within and outside of the business. A keen eye for detail and an analytical approach to work is highly desirable. Fluency in English is a must; given that we are a global business a second or third language would be highly desirable. We will also expect you to become professionally qualified with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), so a desire for continued learning in essential Since at least one or more of your placements will be based overseas, you must be prepared to live and work away from home for extended periods. You must also have the confidence, influence, patience and cultural sensitivity to make the most of the opportunity that presents itself.

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 prior to the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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