CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER

The Contracts & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Company's end-toend Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, including contracting, procurement, logistics, inventory management, supplier performance, and In-Country Value (ICV) initiatives. The role ensures the delivery of commercially effective, compliant, and value-driven procurement and contracting solutions that support exploration, drilling, development, production, and corporate operations while maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. The position provides strategic leadership to optimize commercial value, mitigate contractual and supply chain risks, strengthen supplier relationships, and support the Company's business objectives through efficient supply chain practices.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Supply Chain Leadership• Develop and implement SCM strategies aligned with the Company's business objectives and operational requirements.• Lead and manage multidisciplinary SCM teams to ensure efficient execution of procurement, contracting, logistics, warehousing, and inventory activities.• Support corporate planning and business growth initiatives through effective supply chain leadership.• Establish departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives.Contracts Management:• Lead the development and execution of tendering and contracting strategies for operational and capital projects.• Manage the full contract lifecycle from planning and sourcing through award, administration, performance monitoring, amendment, renewal, and close-out.• Oversee preparation of tender documents, commercial evaluations, bid analyses, and contract award recommendations.• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimal contractual and commercial outcomes.• Ensure contract compliance and effective management of contractual risks, obligations, claims, disputes, and variations.• Monitor contractor performance and implement corrective actions where required.Procurement Management:• Direct procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.• Develop sourcing strategies that maximize value, competitiveness, quality, and operational reliability.• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier rationalization programs.• Monitor procurement performance and expenditure against approved budgets. Logistics and Inventory Management:• Oversee logistics operations, material movement, customs clearance, warehousing, and inventory management.• Ensure uninterrupted support to exploration, drilling, production, and corporate operations.• Implement inventory optimization strategies to improve stock availability while minimizing carrying costs.• Monitor supply chain risks and establish mitigation plans for critical materials and services. In-Country Value (ICV) Management:• Lead the Company's ICV strategy and implementation programs.• Promote supplier development, localization initiatives, and Omani workforce participation.• Ensure compliance with national ICV requirements and reporting obligations.• Drive supplier engagement programs that contribute to sustainable economic development objectives. Governance, Compliance and Risk Management:• Develop and maintain SCM policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and internal controls.• Ensure compliance with Company policies, industry regulations, and applicable legal requirements.• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits.• Ensure compliance with QHSSE requirements and support adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and supply chain risks.Stakeholder Management:• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, operators, partners, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.• Coordinate with tender boards, evaluation committees, governance committees, and internal stakeholders.• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to management and project teams.• Represent the Company in commercial and supply chain matters with external parties.Continuous Improvement and Digitalization:• Lead SCM process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and governance.• Drive ERP-enabled procurement and reporting enhancements.• Improve data analytics, reporting accuracy, performance measurement, and decision-making capabilities.• Promote innovation and best practices across the SCM function.Accountabilities:The Contracts & Procurement Manager is accountable for:• Effective management of annual tendering expenditure exceeding USD 300 Million.• Oversight of active contracts portfolio exceeding USD 600 Million.• Management of procurement, logistics, and inventory operations exceeding USD 25 Million annually.• Achievement of ICV targets and localization objectives exceeding USD 100 Million contribution.• Delivery of procurement and contracting activities within approved timelines and budgets.• Compliance with company governance, audit, legal, and regulatory requirements.• Effective mitigation of commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks.• Supplier and contractor performance management.• Continuous improvement of SCM systems, processes, and operational efficiency.• Development and performance management of SCM personnel.Key Job Activities:Contracting Activities:• Develop contracting plans and sourcing strategies.• Prepare tender documents, RFQs, ITTs, RFPs, and contractual documentation.• Conduct commercial evaluations and techno-commercial assessments.• Lead tender clarification meetings and commercial negotiations.• Prepare award recommendations and obtain necessary approvals.• Administer contracts post-award and manage amendments, claims, disputes, and renewals.• Conduct contract benchmarking and market analysis.Procurement Activities:• Manage sourcing and procurement processes.• Review procurement requests and procurement plans.• Conduct supplier evaluations and qualification processes.• Monitor procurement performance and expenditure.• Negotiate commercial terms and agreements.Logistics & Inventory Activities:• Oversee material planning and inventory control.• Monitor warehousing and logistics performance.• Coordinate transportation and customs activities.• Ensure availability of critical materials and equipment.Reporting & Governance Activities:• Prepare SCM performance reports and management dashboards.• Monitor compliance with SCM procedures and controls.• Support internal and external audits.• Maintain procurement and contract records.• Develop and monitor SCM KPIs.ICV Activities:• Develop supplier development programs.• Monitor and report ICV performance.• Coordinate with stakeholders on localization initiatives.• Ensure compliance with national ICV requirements.