Emmanuel Sampson

• Lead Supply Chain Management Contracts function for Offshore Technical, Exploration and Development, Engineering and Projects, Operations and Maintenance, and Shared Services.
• Negotiated $51, 000 Non-Productive Time (NPT) waiver and delivered commercial savings via strategic contracting.
• Coordinated Tender Board, bid evaluations, contractual correspondence, and governance.
• Achieved 99% approval rate on 352 Contract Award Recommendations.
• 348 contracts managed in 9 months including 105 FIDIC contracts
• Led Annual Contracting and Procurement Planning (ACPP), demand planning, budget monitoring, JV budget sessions, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Developed companywide Contracts and Procurement Process and Procedure, got approval and managed full implementation. Optimized efficiency with category management framework.

• Managed EPC offshore fabrication, shipbuilding, and repair contract administration.
• Implemented contract management framework and ensured compliance for audits (ISO, ICV, Finance).
• Monitored warranty obligations and collaborated with Legal to resolve warranty disputes promptly.
• Processed vendor pre‑qualifications, managed guarantees/insurance, and ensured compliance with commercial contract governance.
• Negotiated contract terms and pricing, administered change management processes, and ensured alignment with cost models.
• Secured 17% cost savings removing yearly escalations and 15% savings via pricing model restructuring.

• Led end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management (tendering, pre‑award, award, post‑award, administration) and mitigated commercial/contractual risks across multiple CAPEX projects.
• Provided centralized contract coordination for the Project Management Team, enabling timely and compliant project execution.
• Prevented claims and litigations by resolving disputes, challenging contractor claims, and managing settlements within contractual frameworks.
• Improved cash flow efficiency from 60% to 100% by developing contract payment reports, credit/liability statements, and enforcing contractual financial provisions.
• Maintained project risk registers and supported risk‑based decision-making during contract implementation.
• Delivered 100% stakeholder requirements for OML 148, OML 18, OML 11, OPL 228 exploration phase, and EPCIC of Early Production Facility (EPF).
• Supported increased crude sales through efficient barging operations from wellheads/processing facilities to export terminals and LACT units.

• Managed a diverse portfolio of contracts and procurement requests, ensuring compliant and efficient procure‑to‑pay (PtP) operations and achieving 100% contract and commercial compliance.
• Delivered a 20% increase in business value through 40% reduction in contract cycle times and on‑time delivery outcomes.
• Performed Contracts Manager/Senior Procurement roles for high complexity agreements requiring deep business and technical oversight.
• Conducted cost analyses and developed optimal compensation models aligned with execution scope and cost‑saving targets.
• Maintained agreement portfolios, contract amendments, Exhibits, and issue logs for all active agreements.
• Ensured transactional efficiency through SAP and SMART GEP for procurement, invoicing, and contract administration.
• Delivered timely accruals, invoice closures, audits, and commercial closeouts.
• Supported execution of major ExxonMobil projects: Revamp Program Project (RPP), Production Platform Restoration and Construction (PPRC), Storage and Settling Tanks Revamp, OPCIC contracts (contract value: $1.2B), and Drilling campaigns for OML 133, 138, 139, 154 including the installation of 12 Wellhead Platforms (contract value: $2.6B)

• Led the Contracts Unit, managing tendering, evaluation, contract awards, and contract administration as part of Project Management Consultancy (PMC).
• Developed commercially competitive sourcing strategies aligned with project and business goals.
• Drafted and issued contractual correspondences and ensured SLA compliance management in contract execution and achieved the SLA management.
• Administered EPCIC contracts for the NNPC AKK 40-inch x 303.4 km Gas Pipeline Project (contract value: $2.8B).
• Led development of railway‑based line‑pipe haulage contract, preventing demurrage, delays, cost escalation, and security exposure.
• Managed global procurement/contracts for water treatment plants (UAE), construction equipment (USA), AUT support (India), and line pipes (China).
• Achieved 21% cost reduction across approved budgets in 2021.

• Administered contracts through effective analysis, record management, and compliance with procurement controls and ethics.
• Negotiated settlements and resolved claims, generating $10M in savings and strengthening contractor relationships.
• Created outline agreements in SAP procurement system and maintained contract repository for traceability and audits.
• Supported budget planning, spend monitoring, value analysis, and lifecycle cost management.
• Monitored project progress, schedule, cost, quality, and HSSE performance; approved milestone certificates for NNPC OB3 and OBOB and SPDC ANOH gas pipeline projects, achieving 15% under‑budget delivery on a $2B portfolio.
• Introduced fixed unit price blanket contracts that improved administration efficiency and accelerated invoicing.
• Negotiated dispute resolutions generating $118, 387 in additional savings.
• Achieved 15% cost savings in 2019 and surpassed 2020 cost‑savings targets by 130% by mid‑year.

• Managed RFP development, tendering, negotiations, and execution of EPC contracts.
• Designed and implemented contract management plans aligned with corporate procurement strategies.
• Conducted MTOs, BEME preparation, SOW Development (Scope of Work), scope reviews, pricing strategy design, and commercial strategy and commercial model development.
• Resolved contract issues, managed change notices, monitored contractor performance, and maintained contract summaries, through contract performance management.
• Delivered 60% profitability growth (from $8M to $13M) by improving contract and delivery performance.
• Managed EPCIC for SURF, wellhead installations, FOC/EandI cabling, and 12” flowlines ($1.7B portfolio).
• Tracked shipments, supply chain progress, and critical deliveries, enabling reduced inspection and transportation timelines

• Served as focal point for all contracts and procurement operations across multiple projects.
• Developed procurement and contracting strategies and managed ITT packages (RFX (RFP/RFQ/RFI)), commercial evaluations, negotiations, and awards.
• Achieved 80% improvement in economic performance ($3.8M vs $7M) through value‑focused contracting.
• Delivered 25% cost savings on EPCM and LSTK contracts and ensured full availability of resources for project mobilization.
• Performed spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking and supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation planning.
• Managed contract KPI/metrics/ contract closeouts, final accounts, performance evaluations, and contractor performance databases.
• Delivered 25% budget savings on EPCIC Energia Tank Farm and reduced fixed spend by 40% and overhead spend by 20%.
• 25% increase in supplier performance through appraisal systems and strategic sourcing initiatives.