Commercial and Contract Lead at MODEC Ghana Limited

Job Description

• Understand, review, interpret and advise on contracts to ensure that they are fit for purpose and aligned to MPSG business strategy and requirements
• Recommend changes to contracts to reflect changes in business conditions / legislation
• Consult with new and existing vendors to assess suitability for, and ability to deliver on, MPSG contracts.
• Participate in contractual negotiations to ensure that contract terms support MPSG business needs
• Support value chain analysis to ensure continual improvement in contract deliverables and processes.
• Participate in the measurement of business operation and performance, agreeing, measuring and reporting on performance targets
• Develop contacts and relations with local businesses to facilitate and support business growth and compliance with local content requirements.
• Continually monitor I review market prices and conditions to ensure supplier /vendor offerings are competitive
• Review new and existing contracts to ensure their suitability in terms of business, commercial and contractual risk.
• Conduct projects as required to assist in the improvement of contractual effectiveness.
• Participate in reviews to ensure that adequate and suitable insurances are in place to meet I support business needs and that renewal processes are in place and adhered to.
• Contribute to the development of department budgets.
• Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of all billing processes necessary to support the execution of department activities.
• Review and monitor inter-company charging processes to ensure that the right conditions are in place and adhered to.
• Interact with Legal and Compliance department to develop business knowledge and optimise opportunities for improved business performance.
• Provide guidance to all areas of MPSG to ensure up to date knowledge of and compliance with FCPA and UK Bribery Act requirements.
• Meet regularly with client, vendors, suppliers and sub-contractors to develop and improve relations and facilitate improved business performance.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant in-house business systems (OPEST, KANEPI, Maximo and lcertis) to ensure compliance with, and efficiency of, business processes.

Requirement/Skills

• Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying or Law.
• +5 years of experience in a senior level Commercial/Contractual or FPSO operations position, contractor biased experience.
• Knowledge of EPIC and FPSO industry, experience in client and supplier contract management
• Experience of working in contractor / oilfield service company environment
• Experience of joint venture relationships
• Demonstrated ability to construct and manage diverse and complex contractual relationships
• Strong interpersonal & relationship building skills.