Contracts Manager - Iraq National

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to strengthen our team in Basra, Iraq on a 5/2 Rotation cycle

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct tenders and negotiate contracts in compliance with established local Procurement processes and procedures, and applicable local laws and regulations.
- Administer a portfolio of contracts (post award) including amendment execution, issue resolution with suppliers, maintenance of contract details in Maximo (ERP System) and proper monitoring of expiring contracts.
- Familiar with the tendering process from Tender plan (Strategy) Preparation, Issuing Invitation to Tender, bid opening, technical evaluation, Commercial evaluation and award through Erfx (ERP) system.
- Interact with business lines to clarify requirements, agree on procurement strategy, and address queries and issues.
- Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place as per agreed processes and procedures in order to support cost recovery activities.
- Develop relationship with all stakeholders involved in the Procurement process (i.e., suppliers, business lines, BOC (National Oil Company) counterparts, project partners and support functions such as Law, Tax, Controllers and Treasurers).
- Negotiate standard contract terms and conditions
- Strong ethics, controls and operations integrity awareness
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Disciplined process execution / Driven by results
- Team player and problem solver
- Self-learner
- Assertive business judgment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Maximo)
- Fluent in English

- Bachelor's or Master's Education in Business or Science
- 5 - 10 year experience in contracting (O&G or Project Management sector preferred)
- Must have a Basra Residency Card
- Experience with International Oil Companies would be preferred

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.