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Contract Engineer
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| Closing date for applications | 18 March 2013 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Houston |
| Function/Discipline | Contracts & Procurement |
| Employment Category | This is a contract role |
| Supplying Organisation Conditions *Contract only* |
| Working Hours | Standard hours apply |
| Full/Part-Time | Full Time |
| Number of Roles Available | 1 |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience |
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Assist the Global Category Manager for Capital Projects to develop Contracting Strategies, Pre-qualification of contractors, develop IIT Tender packages, assist in the development of, Commercial Evaluation and Contract award recommendations, negotiate T & C;s and prepare Contracts Documents for Project feasibility studies, technical consultant Contracts, Project Management Services Contracts, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC / EPCM Also will assist in monitoring Contractors (HSSE, Human Rights,etc.) Performance. |
This jobholder is accountable for supporting C & P Global Category Manager in analyzing all interrelated data/issues pertaining to Contracts & Procurement processes, performance and needs, both internal and external.
Responsible for performing contract administration duties which include preparing, issuing, and managing the approval process and any amendments for one-off purchase orders, call-off orders, and contracts.
Manages supplier and vendor prequalification and due diligence process in coordination with BG’s Finance, Credit, Legal, and Insurance departments.
Provides support in the preparation, facilitation, and management of tenders (RFPs/ RFQs) and market inquiries (RFIs) for all business procurement requirements.
Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE):
Ensuring contractor selection, award and performance management processes drive optimal HSSE performance.
Value Delivery:
Works with external suppliers and vendors to obtain the safest, most competitively priced, timely delivered, highest quality, and best contract terms in accordance with BGs Standards and Policies.
Identifies and makes recommendations to internal business clients in regard to vendor selection for the procurement of goods and/or services, meeting criteria such as safety, ethics, human rights, price, quantity, quality, and delivery date.
Interacts and coordinates with internal peers and clients at various levels in order to deliver the desired output and provides project status updates on a regular basis.
Provides assistance with demand management and/or category plans, as well as any other duties that may arise.
Maintains and organizes contract files including contract documents, data entry, generation of reports on database sites, status of client requests/ projects. (Procon / SAP / PerFormis / SharePoint / MS Office suite)
Provides support with requests for new vendors and maintains contact information and any updates to existing contracts and vendors within BG’s C&P systems. Specifically performs validation checks of data entered into the Contracts & Procurement systems against executed contract documents.
Supports internal / external audit activities
Identifies and suggests areas of aggregation and/or consolidation.
Governance and Control
Conducting all C&P activities in accordance with the BG Group Policy and Standards.
Personal and Professional Development
Developing own Functional, HSSE, interpersonal, and business skills through continuing personal and professional development; specifically, studying to achieve chartered or equivalent professional status.
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 employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.
BG Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or disability.
BG Group provides reasonable accommodations so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please advise us by using the online contact form located on the search apply page of the website. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Thank you for considering a career with BG Group.
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Experience Needed:
Mid level experience in Managing Engineering Services Contracts, Project Management Services and EPC contracts, with background and knowledge in Technical, Commercial and Legal.
Qualifications:
Has appropriate industry experience, eg application under supervision of C&P processes in a relevant supply category or market.
Requires experience of, and demonstrates proficiency in contracts and procurement responsibilities (i.e. tendering and procurement of goods and/or services, contract administration, and contractor management).
Requires full understanding of procurement processes, tools and techniques, and a general understanding of contract terms and conditions.
Prefer experience working with data analysis and reporting. Specifically has ability to develop performance metric reports and data trending analysis. Should be proficient with analytical techniques (pivot tables, bar charts, pie graphs, etc) and tool.
Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
This should not include number of years experience in line with the new Age Discrimination legislation.
Specialist Knowledge/Languages:
Prefer experience with SAP Material Management Module, Contract Management Systems such as Procon,
Prefer proficiency with various MS Office software applications (i.e. Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, SharePoint)
Prefer prior experience with an Oil & Gas Major, Service Company, Major EPC Contractors.
Prefer exposure to international contracts.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, etc.
• Understands C&P Standards and applies well-defined C&P processes
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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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