Contract Specialist, Procurement

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Job Summary

The Contract Specialist will act as a key member of the Supply Chain (Procurement) team and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts or subcontracts. This includes handling standard supplier contracts in the field of 3rd party personnel, equipment, MRO, etc., as well as managing subcontractor agreements. The Contract Specialist will ensure that contractual risks are identified, properly evaluated, and mitigated.

About the Role
- Draft, review and negotiate supplier contracts (including sub-contracts) in line with templates provided by Legal and Fugro policies.
- Act as a key member of the Supply Chain (Procurement) team, participate in commercial and legal discussions with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that contractual risks are identified, properly evaluated, and mitigated. Raise awareness of contractual risks with internal stakeholders.
- Incorporate contract-flow down clauses from the client contract into the subcontract, in alignment with the Legal team
- Ensure proper procurement contract management, comprising negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts. Procurement contracts also include certifying compliance with the terms and conditions and documenting and agreeing on any changes by both parties.
- Promote the principles of good procurement and contract management practice throughout the company
- Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the suppliers, subcontractors, and authorities.
- Monitor all contract deliverables and the contract performance as well as identify risks and opportunities. Support handling of supplier claims.
- Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to the management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the contract and receiving all required internal approvals preparing, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiating any claims against partners and subcontractors
- Works closely with internal stakeholders: Supply Chain (Procurement), Finance, Legal, Insurance, Fleet Services, project managers, operations managers and various business stakeholders.

About you
- Law degree preferred though Business degree with strong contract management experience will be acceptable
- 5-10 years’ experience with contracts
- Experience in Maritime/ EPC/ Engineering companies is preferred. Project procurement experience (with EPC companies and/or offshore projects) is a plus.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience
- Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders
- High level of integrity and ethics
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Interpersonal Skills, Including But Not Limited To
- Organizational Skills/Time Management
- Confidence
- Strong minded: ability to understanding of when to walk away and when to stand one’s ground
- Ability to manage change
- Professional delivery
- Results focused
- Proactive/committed approach
- Good team player
- Self-motivated and persistent

What we offer

Competitive salary with Annual Wage Supplement

Generous paid-leave

Career & training opportunities (international opportunities possible)

Company shuttle from various pick-up at MRT stations across Singapore

Collective health insurance and outpatient benefits;

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide help when you need extra support.

Additional benefits: Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Weekly fitness-related activities, etc)

**Benefits may vary according to position/contract/grade level.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety