Job Description

Senior Contract Manager

Project Description

For one of our major clients we have been awarded a contract related to a prestigious Renewable Energy Project Rotterdam, Europoort.

Within the project, serval sub-projects are being planned, including:

• Ammonia storage facilities
• A HVO unit for the production of renewable diesel and aviation fuel
• A hydrogen purification unit (PSA) and LPG recovery facilities, and
• Several modifications to existing facilities.

Position:                Sr. Contracts Manager
Working Options:    Full time
Starting Date:        ASAP
Reports to              The Section head of Contracts and Procurement and the Project Manager of Major Projects
Language:              Fluent in English and Dutch (both verbally and in writing)
Duration:               Until end 2027/28.

As a member of the Project team his/her responsibilities are:

• Prepare and implement contracts. Ensure appropriate pre-qualification of (prospective) suppliers.
• Conduct discussions with Stakeholders to develop the EPC contracts considering current and future market outlook, HSE, Ethics & Compliance, risks, business risk mitigations, materials management, etc.
• Implement a sustainable sourcing strategy (based on the business case) for low/medium risk, value and complexity of goods/services
• Prepare and implement contracts and ensure that various activities are set up to manage contracts e.g., contract management performance plan, reporting, set up in various systems, clarity & understanding of role & responsibilities, etc.
• Develop and execute negotiating strategies.
• Identify and resolve conflicting negotiation positions while maintaining relationships.
• Accurately judge when subject matter expertise is required to further develop and execute negotiation strategies.
• Explain the purpose of all contract provisions, independently defend, and assertively respond to challenges raised by internal and external parties.
• Shape project decisions in very early project phases to ensure that demand for goods and services can be met adequately.
• Ensure early involvement of contractors to maximize the impact of their capabilities, market access and knowledge.
• Maximum value from existing contracting activities.
• Ensure cost and schedule assumptions taking full account of contracting strategy implications.
• Identify and build relationships with relevant capital project stakeholders.
• Provide support and manage changes with relevant stakeholders, providing proactive guidance to drive performance improvements.
• Execute applicable post-order management activities.
• Develop end-to-end material strategies and processes for events (projects, shutdowns/turnarounds) and material storage, preservation and oversees implementation.
• Develop integrated planning with key stakeholders, e.g. maintenance, projects, turnarounds, shutdowns).
• Analyze stocking levels and execute stocking strategies to optimize inventory levels.
• Work with relevant transport and logistics functions to identify opportunities for improvement and support execution.
• Implement materials quality appraisals & controls.
• Differentiate between critical and non-critical spares.
• Manage and communicate with identified relevant stakeholders during each stage of the supply chain.
• Support movement studies and execute improvements.

Key activities and accountabilities will include:
   –    Establish a safety-first culture to the project.
   –    Build an excellent relationship and interface with OWNERs project team and design/construction contractor.
   –    Capture lessons learned through pre- and post-project reviews, and implement quality, and provide specialized support to Project.

Experience/Skill:

• 15+ years’ work experience.
• University degree
• Thorough knowledge of project execution
• Good communication skills and aptitude for taking initiatives are essential,
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Working experience on the entire project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover).
• An HSE driven mindset
• Good people management
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of policies, procedures and best practices in the areas of his/her expertise
• Good planning skills
• Good negotiation skills

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