Contract Engineer
YemenLNG TOTAL
Total years of experience :24 years, 10 Months
Achievement:
I managed to save company over 5 M USD resulting from negotiation of some of the big contracts related to the oil& gas activities during the years 2013-2015. I used to get excellent appraisal during my years of service due to commitment, hard work and punctuality.
List of Material Sourced:
Including but not limited to Electrical & mechanical consumables, fiber optic cables, industrial cables, mechanical tools & machinery, valves, pumps, commercial vehicles, industrial vehicles, fire detection products, fire suppression products, security & access control products, IT products, computers, printers & photocopiers, , pipes & fittings, hydraulic components, safety products, hoses & assemblies, wielding equipments & accessories, batteries.
List of Services Sourced
Including but not limited to provision of manpower and equipment for all maintenance, construction, logistic, EPC, offshore and onshore projects in the Company, hiring helicopters for day to day surveillance of the 320 KM Pipeline , airplanes for domestic and international transportation of company and visitors, hiring of pull-push tugs for assistance of berth & unberth of LNG Tanker Vessels, , etc.
Principle Accountabilities:
Handle the entire process of contracting for high-medium value and high-medium risk contractual transactions exceeding 50 M USD per year as per company procedures, policies, rules and regulations. This includes but not limited to the following:
o Processes new requisitions for tenders, contracts, amendment or internal addendum as per end user requirements;
o Plans and implements all administration steps for such contractual transactions including preparation of Tender Committee Slides, Tender package and exhibits;
o Launching tenders via e-sourcing and Contiki system and finalizing all contractual qualification with legal, finance, end user and even bidders to ensure fairness and transparency of the tender process.
o Analyzing offers and leading commercial qualification and negotiation to maximize the benefit for the Company to procure best possible services/equipment at best possible prices.
o Preparing the contracts and leading kick off meeting with the winning contractor and end user for the way forward towards better performance for contract obligations.
o Upload the Contracts in SAP to ensure accurate financial transactions.
o Trains and supervises the performance of Contract analysts and contract administrators in the department.
o Acting head of Contract in the absence of contracts manager.
o Re-view of client / supplier contracts with regards to the terms and conditions relating to procurement & logistics,
o Secures saving in millions of dollars for company throughout the years of service.
Achievement:
Manage to save hundred thousands of dollars by means of benchmarking, negotiation and sourcing new suppliers and manufacturers to support Yemen LNG onshore/offshore activities. I scored excellent appraisal during my years of service as senior procurement officer.
Principle Accountabilities:
o Handling purchase of Gas Plant equipments.
o Handling top critical requirements for the Gas Plant,
o Assisting in technical evaluation and fully in charge of commercial Evaluation & vendor selection,
o Issuing POs, Sourcing, Cost Reduction etc.
o Performing any other related duties to this position.
o Trains and supervise the performance junior buyers.
Achievement:
I managed to establish a modern management for purchasing department by setting related rules and procedures and enhance the procurement activities. I was crowned with many certificates of good performance, cost reduction and commitment.
List of Materials & Services Sourced.
Including but not limited to supply of all raw materials, such as, printing and packages requirements, duplex board, paper for printing, cylinders, solvent, inks as well as sugar, foodstuffs, flour, oils, cosmetics requirements.
Principle Accountabilities:
o Leading& Supervising the procurement, customs, transportation dept. to act in line with company Policy and goals.
o Finalizing the negotiation for high value and high risk Purchase Orders.
o Reviewing the purchase orders and Letter of credits prepared by the buyers.
o Preparing the Budget of raw materials & spare parts for the company
o Assisting in outlining the company Strategy.
o Performing any other related duties to this position.
o Delegated as acting Purchase and Stores Manager in his absence.
o Attending external fairs to develop the supply chain range of suppliers.
o Company delegate in external business visits related to the procurement.
o Responsible for all logistics and transportation in compliance with corporate, local and international procedures and regulations.
o Applying vendor selection & vendor assessment methods to select & evaluate new vendors & sub-contractors.
o Verify and analyze the performance of existing vendors and sub-contractors and maintain the evaluation records.
o Review and approve supplier / sub-contractors invoices prior to handing over to the accounts payable department after confirming the delivery of materials or services.
o Maintaining updated vendor and sub-contractor list.
o Re-viewing & implementing Letter of Credit terms & conditions.
o Co-ordination with freight forwarders / shipping lines / transportation companies with regards to all matters on logistics.
o Co-ordination with Sales & Projects team with regards to all matters on procurement & logistics.
o Managing & training the procurement team.
o Responsible for liaising with Chamber of Commerce and various Embassies for obtaining Certificate of Origins and Legalizing Shipping Documents.
o Responsible for liaising with local Customs Department, Civil Defence & Environment & Safety Departments.
o Responsible for the work in progress calculations and reporting related to major contracts, small works and maintenance jobs.
o Responsible for vendor performance assessment and evaluation.
o Responsible for implementing QA/QC and HSE regulations within the department and working towards the goal of achieving the required standards.
o Responsible for managing all functions & staff involved with letter of credits and liaising with banks, clients & vendors on this behalf.
o Responsible for managing all functions & staff related with contracts invoicing and collection.
o Responsible for warehouse and inventory management.
Achievement:
Though it was my first experience in procurement I could get certificates of good performance, cost saving and ideal candidate in the Company.
Principle Accountabilities
o Reviewing Stock, identifying needs, sourcing accordingly .
o Issuing POs, preparing L/C, expediting POs,
o Coordination with Banks, insurance companies, freight forwarders to ensure smooth progress of supply chain activities.
o Performance of any other related tasks.
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