ISC Pre and Post Award Process Specialist

ISC Pre and Post Award Process Specialist (Four Years Contract)

Job Id: PDO2119

Start Date: Feb 04, 2025

End Date: Feb 13, 2025

Company Name: Petroleum Development Oman

No of Positions: 2

Position Type: Temporary

Job Type: Not Specified

Nationality Required: Not Specified

About the Company

Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.

Purpose of the Job

• As a Senior Pre and Post Award Contract Excellence Specialist in Integrated Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in laying out, improving, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of Strategic sourcing, contracting and contract management processes within the integrated supply chain framework.
• This position leads in continuously improving the end-to-end Contracts & Procurement process.
• The role is a key referral point for all Supply chain users in pre and post-award processes to provide sound Commercial Advice to entire PDO Third Party Portfolio of USD 20 Billion + and 650 Active Contracts and 100 + Sourcing events.
• This role participates in laying out certification requirements of CHs & COs, training of CEs and CHs in critical areas of the CP Process.
• This position demands a seasoned professional with a strong background in Contract Engineering, Contract management, supply chain operations, and a meticulous attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Membership of a professional supply chain institution is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or supply chain operations, focusing on pre- and post-award contract activities.
• Leadership experience (3+ years) in C&P or business (CO or CH).
• Subject Matter Expert for the development of contracts, maintaining links with internal and external networks to gather leading practice insights.
• Experience coaching others in Contract management and delivering training courses and workshops.
• Subject matter expert in Post-award contract management, capable of developing and implementing PACM processes.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation techniques, and contract administration best practices.
• Proficiency in contract management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contractual documents and financial data.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and people skills.
• Proven history of driving process improvements, cost savings, and supplier performance optimization.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, SCMP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in change management.

Main Responsibilities

• Map out and improve end-to-end CP process to drive speed and value.
• Serve as SME for the end-to-end CP Process and bring external best practices to PDO.
• Provide critical commercial advice on all areas of CP Process and execution of Sourcing and Contracts.
• Support PDO in mitigating the corporate risk of Contract Management.
• Map out competency requirements and a roadmap for improvements in capabilities of CH's and CEs through training and capability development programs.

Responsibilities:

• Process Optimization and Compliance:
  • Develop and refine standardized processes and procedures for contract management, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the organization.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices in contract management and supply chain operations.
  • Provide guidance, training, and support to internal teams on contract management principles, tools, and techniques.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance departments to develop templates and ensure contractual agreements are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• SME for Contract Pre-Award Activities:
  • Deliver commercial advice on segmentation, category & contract strategies, tactics, tender & contract templates.
  • Collaborate with FLG, FLGE, Finance, ICV, HSE and others to bring in best processes, templates and address any gaps.
  • Lead the development and negotiation process of contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, legal requirements, and industry standards.
  • Advise on evaluation, assessment of risks, and appropriate contract structures and terms.
• SME for Contract Post-Award Activities:
  • Deliver commercial advice on contract management plans, close-outs, consequence management, and claims.
  • Ensure implementation and execution of awarded contracts & adherence to contractual obligations and timelines.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier performance and contract compliance.
  • Conduct contract reviews and audits to identify deviations, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advise on resolution of contract-related issues, disputes, and discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Advise on development of strong relationships with suppliers, fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration.
• Advocate for fair and transparent business practices while promoting a competitive supplier ecosystem.
• Map out digitalization requirements of ISC.
• Support incident investigations and audits.

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