Senior Contracts and Procurement Lead

4 weeks ago


Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Prax Full time

Role: Senior Contracts and Procurement Lead
Reports to: General Manager Upstream
Functional area: Prax Upstream Limited (PUL) – Commercial, Contracts and Procurement
Location: Weybridge

Prax Upstream Limited is a business unit of the Prax Group, a British multinational independent refining, storage, distribution, and sales conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. Our mission is to conduct business responsibly, placing excellence, integrity, and philanthropy at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts and Procurement Lead to lead PUL’s Contracts and Procurement activities in support of production operations, development projects, business development, and well-related activities. This role will support wider commercial negotiations and related upstream agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Member of PUL Leadership Team,

• Functionally responsible for leading and directing PUL’s contracts and procurement activities

• Specific responsibility for all C&P activities in accordance with the Authority Level Matrix

• Accountable for maintenance of, and compliance with, C&P processes and procedures

• Developing robust C&P strategies

• Sourcing, engaging, and building effective relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors

• Interface with all stakeholders and provide specialist advice and support to identify improvements to enhance business delivery

• Lead and participate in tendering, bid evaluation, clarification, and contract award recommendations

• Lead and negotiate contracts and related call-off orders

• Co-ordinate Tender Review Boards and/or contract approval processes as required

• Manage contracts to provide logistic support (ERRV, Helicopters, Supply Vessels, and Onshore Marine Bases, etc.) to facilitate safe and efficient operations

• Monitor contract validity/expiry dates and suitability of contracts, to ensure contracts remain active and fit-for-purpose

• Ensure valid insurances and purchase orders are in place

• Lead contract administration and close-out activities

• Ensure compliance with internal, regulatory, and third-party C&P reporting requirements

• Participate in internal and external C&P related audits, ensuring timely closure of actions

• Lead and negotiate inventory disposals (where disposal is necessary), ensuring all related contractual documentation is in place

• Support wider commercial negotiations and drafting of contracts to support other PUL commercial activities

Skills, Expertise, and Competencies


• Experience of working for an Operator is essential

• Degree qualified with a minimum of 15 years progressive experience in the oil and gas industry

• Tier 1 / Service Company experience is preferable

• Proven EH&S and management leadership experience

• Experience of working in a functional matrix organisation is preferable

• Experience and proficiency in developing fit-for-purpose C&P processes

• Demonstrable experience in analysing the market and developing robust contracting and procurement strategies

• Excellent negotiating skills and practical experience in leading successful contract negotiations, to secure favorable terms and risk profile for the Company

• Highly motivated with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

• Able to work both independently and as part of multi-disciplined teams

• Organized and capable of setting priorities

• Able to work to tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure

• Broad and detailed knowledge of a range of commercial structures and contracts

• Significant experience in development of tender packages and leading the complete tender process



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