Dastan Karim

Contracted to Chevron by MSelect
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reports directly to the Senior/Lead Contracts Advisor positions and performs in a support role within a team of Contracts Professionals (Advisors) in the management and execution of Operations Support Contracts. Functional guidance and mentoring to be provided by both the Contracts Manager and Senior Contacts Advisors in the various functions related to the Contacts Advisor and support function.
Demonstrates a comprehensive working knowledge of Chevron Contracts Procedures, CUG Model Contracts, Chevron Contracting Manual. Demonstrates Subject Matter Expertise (SME) capability and mentors others in Chevron’s Supplier Qualification and Due Diligence and other related Compliance obligations.
Liaises with assigned Business/Contract (Portfolio) in structured and regular recorded meetings in order to proactively identify contracting needs and to develop both Strategic and Tactical Contracting plans in advance of critical path requirements. Includes same on ACPP and works guides Business Owners with preparation of “Exceptions” for presentation to the CRC. Provides accurate reporting on contract spend for all contracts in his portfolio.
Demonstrates capacity to enhance knowledge in a broader range of procurement / supply chain tools to assist in the Contracts management function and in accomplishing category goals and business performance.
Assumes lead role in all sourcing efforts within his portfolio.
Identifies opportunities and initiates action on “Cost Recovery” initiatives within and outside of his Portfolio.
Is proactive in the identification and implementation of “process improvements” across the Contracts support function
Will lead and facilitate various meetings in relation to Bid Walks, Clarification Meetings, contract negotiations, contractor claims, contract dispute resolution processes and contract planning. Takes responsibility for accurate recording of minutes and transmission of Bidder correspondence and clarifications during sourcing processes. Will assist Business Owner in Contractor correspondence and MNR correspondence on an as required basis.
Participates in the Ariba Implementation Project and assumes responsibility for the accurate recording of all data pertaining to his Portfolio of contracts. Works intimately with the Ariba team to ensure a seamless and timely transition of all required records. Contracts liaison with current Finance representatives to generate contract cost reports and engages with Business Owners on Contract status reports. Maintains a regular interface with Finance/Compliance and Legal on Supplier Qualification and Contract review processes

& Responsibilities: Under the supervision of CSDPII Compliance, Reporting & Translation (CRT)

Contracted to Chevron by MSelect
Duties & Responsibilities: Reports directly to the Contracts Manager plus supports a small team of Senior Contracts Advisors in the management and execution of Operations Support Contracts. Functional guidance to be provided by both Manager and Contacts Advisors in the primary functions related to Contacts formulation and Administration.
Reports directly to the Contracts Manager plus supports a small team of Senior Contracts Advisors in the management and execution of Operations Support Contracts. Functional guidance to be provided by both Manager and Contacts Advisors in the primary functions related to Contacts formulation and Administration.
Develops a comprehensive working knowledge of Chevron Contracts Procedures, CUG Model Contracts and Chevron Contracting Manual. Completes all related compliance training and onboard training for “New to Contacts” personnel.
Liaises with Contact Owners/Sponsor Groups in order to identify all spend for contracted services. Will play a key support role for sustaining “Contracts Compliance” across the managed suite of contracts.
Formulate and administrate contracts.
Plan, develop, issue and manage Invitations to Tenders in accordance with MNR and Chevron’s processes and procedures.
Demonstrates capacity to enhance knowledge in a broader range of procurement / supply chain tools to assist in the Contracts management function and in accomplishing category goals and business performance.
Plays key role in assisting Contractor Advisors and Manager in all sourcing efforts. Identifies opportunities for process improvements in the Contracts Admin function
Will participate as an observer and recorder of various meetings in relation for Bid Walks and Clarifications, contract negotiations, contractor claims, contract dispute resolution processes and contract planning. Takes responsibility for accurate recording of minutes and transmission of Bidder correspondence and clarifications during sourcing processes
Performs in support role to customers for contract planning and execution of all service contracts required by the functional groups in Operations support. Will assist the Drilling Contracts group with contract logging and reporting activity as directed and as work demands. Provides frequent support and regular and structured engagement with Operations Teams to ensure that contract service needs have advanced and effective planning are in place for critical activities and reliable contracts are planned and executed on time.
Works with Finance on generating contract cost reports and engages with Contact Owners on Contract status reports. Maintains a regular interface with Finance/Compliance on Supplier Qualification and review processes.

Contracted to Chevron by MSelect
Duties & Responsibilities: Provides general office support to Supply Chain Manager and his direct reports as required:
Working closely with logistics and drilling team and suppliers to attain tax exemption approvals at related KRG ministries and offices.
Provides multiple high quality, confidential, administrative services for the Erbil Supply Chain Manager and his direct reports involving regular interface with members of LT (Leadership Team) internally and with other companies.
Coordinate and maintain log for arrival and departure data of all Company and Contractor staff and/or visitors.
Coordinate and maintain for all hotel reservations maximizing use of blocked rooms as per existing contracts. Liaise with contracted Hotel’s management as required.
Liaise and interface with Company's Corporate Travel group in Houston and/or London as required.
Organize and maintain SCM files, plan meetings including identification of facilities, transportation arrangements.
Act as a note taker in meetings as required.

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