Contract Engineer (Drilling)

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1266527
location
Location Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 24, 2025

Activities

  • Execute approved Contracts and Procurement processes: Receive Purchase Requisitions (PR) from requesting End-user departments

  • Clarify and verify the content of approved and assigned PRs with End-users

  • Execute market screening / Request for information (RFI) and analyses for requested works/goods and/or services

  • Preparation of Strategy & Bidders List recommendation

  • Preparation of Commercial Bid Evaluation Criteria for assigned  events

  • Participation in preparation of Technical Bid Evaluation with End-users for assigned events

  • Preparation of Call for Tender (CFT) / Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages based on approved PRs

  • Liaise with suppliers and End-users during Bid clarification stages

  • Organization of Bid receipts and opening

  • Evaluation of Contractual elements of Technical Bid Evaluation

  • Commercial Evaluation of Bids / Proposals / Quotations

  • Preparation and follow up of Recommendation to Award (RTA)

  • Participation at Local Contract Committees and Contracts Sub-Committee (CSC) meetings

  • Ensure validation of all contracts content and process by internal (Management; TGP; Legal; Finance; HSE) and external stakeholders (including partners approval)

  • Verify operation, utilization and updating of suppliers database

  • Conduct selective contract package audits to ensure due performance of contractual terms and conditions

  • Ensure validation by management of all contractual documents and formal letters issued by the C&P division

  • Monitor adapted C&P strategies

  • Engage all necessary activities for software (ARIBA; AGORA, SAP and any other procurement tools, as applicable)

  • Liaise with all entities of client  (as applicable) for C&P related matters

  • Preparation and Drafting Agreements / Contracts / Purchase Orders using approved templates

  • Ensure proper archive / records of all C&P related documentation both physically and electronically

  • Keep the Contracts Register and C&P reports updated with assigned contracts

  • Meet set Procurement Cycle deadlines and report on KPIs

  • Negotiate T&Cs of Company Agreements / POs with Contractors / Suppliers with support from C&P Manager / Legal Manager

  • Compliance with the existing C&P Processes and Procedures

  • The job holder manages the Compliance

  • Maintain the C&P policies, strategies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation, Company HSE policy and evolving company objectives

  • Ensure that employees of the Company work in agreement with the C&P policies, strategies and procedures

  • Ensure that tendering procedures and processes are strictly adhered to and the ethical rules related to Contracts and procurement defined by the Company are respected

  • Ensure that supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and compliance program and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selecting process

  • Tools: Ensure the appropriate use of C&P tools (E-sourcing (ARIBA), SAP and any other tools, as applicable); ensure efficient management of suppliers of the Company (pre-qualification, qualification, performance follow up, database, management by panel, financial analysis).

HSE Responsibilities

  • Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System

  • Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work

  • Know responsibilities to environmental issues in the work areas

  • Each employee, at his level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and instructions in the performance of his own task

As such the duties and areas of authority are:

  • Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and supervisory personnel

  • Assure of the safety of his work site before commencing work

  • Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger

  • Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution

  • Use tools, equipment and their safeguards correctly

  • Use the provided means of personal protection correctly

  • Leave the workplace behind correct and orderly, upon job completion – enforce the Company Clean Desk policy

  • Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor

  • Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills

  • Co-operate actively in the execution of the HSE plans

Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor.

Accountabilities


The job holder works in a multidisciplinary procurement and supply chain environment (drilling, field operations, development, operations, IST) in an international and local content environment. Job holder must:

  • Lead C&P Category Management for selected categories, which includes strategic supply chain activities from formation to contract closeout

  • Act as single point of contact throughout the tender process

  • Lead and facilitate commercial meetings (i.e., CFT/RFP kick-off, clarification meetings etc.)

  • Lead Terms & Conditions negotiations

  • Prepare Recommendation for Award

  • Execute Contract/PO Documents

  • Run Procurement activities within the Company in compliance with Company policies and legislation

  • Participate in optimization of economic performance, quality and time efficiency of C&P operations in the Company

  • Plan, organize, manage and control all the Company’s requirements related to C&P

  • Proactively get involved with other Company entities in order to ensure that appropriate level of service are being achieved in terms of quality, cost and time efficiency

  • Maximize the use and best practice of C&P tools

  • Clear and efficient storage of information on internal shared disk

  • Clear filing of hard copies of documentation

  • High level of reporting, through systematic update of relevant C&P registers

Qualifications/Experience required


Minimum Education:

Diploma: BA / BS degree in Law, Economics, Engineering is mandatory – Master Degree is preferred


Minimum Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas Procurement and Supply Chain field

  • CIPS (Level 3 and above) or similar qualification is highly preferred and recommended

  • Previous experience in pre-award stage of O&G Drilling Contracts formation and negotiation is a must

  • Prior experience in O&G field in international procurement and supply chain is recommended

  • Experience in commercial negotiations, supplier/contractor management and contracts administration

  • Fluent in English,

  • Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications in particular Power Point for presentations, SAP and any other e-sourcing tools, as applicable

  • Capacity to train newly recruited C&P personnel with C&P Induction and fundamental trainings.

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