Contract Engineering

Airswift is seeking a Contract Engineering to work on an outsourced contract , in Suriname, with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Duration: 2-years, rotational; 6/3 rotation schedule (6 weeks on / 3 weeks off), based on a seven (7)-day workweek and an eight (8)-hour workday.

Anticipated start date: TBD (target: October 2026)

English-speaking work environment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The objective is to prepare tenders, conduct evaluations of received bids with internal stakeholders, negotiate with bidders, and finalize/issue contracts and purchase orders in respect of all Company rules. the service requires the ability to lead cross functional teams consisting of business end users, contract owners, finance, HSE, legal colleagues in the end-to-end sourcing process.
Contracting Strategy & Commercial Leadership Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies supporting offshore drilling and marine operations.

Recommend fit-for-purpose contracting models that balance operational requirements, cost optimization and risk management.

Support long-term procurement planning for drilling campaigns and logistics activities.

Identify opportunities for commercial improvement and value creation.

Deliver quality, cost-effective and time efficient contracts and Purchase orders to Technical entities, as required in a pro-active manner; but also be able to react quickly and efficiently in case of operational changes and breakdown situations;

Participate in the optimization of the economic performance of the operations performed by the affiliate.

Prepare and conduct call for tenders in an efficient and pro-active manner, in order to meet operational schedule within the budget;

Plan and perform thorough negotiations with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies for all contracts, in accordance with cost performance objectives;

Facilitate effective Supplier Relationship Management, including engagement with TGP to establish Key Performance Indicators with relevant suppliers;

Contribute to manage the suppliers prequalification process and maintain the suppliers database with special attention to risk management, in liaison with TGP relevant categories;