Contract Engineer / Spain

We are looking for a Contract Engineer to work in Madrid for one of the clients.

You will be integrated in the Exploration and Production area and you will be responsible for negotiating and managing framework contracts, tenders and other purchases of goods and services in the field of Exploration and Production, with the aim of achieving the best purchasing conditions in quality, time and costs, ensuring optimal support to the viability and continuity of the business/operations.

Key Responsabilities:

• Drafting purchasing strategy, RFQ specifications, negotiate and advise on purchasing contracts and/or strategic purchases through the execution of bidding processes from start to finish.
• Coordinate the complete process of purchasing management ensuring its correct execution according to the budgeted costs, the required quality and within the agreed deadline.
• Follow up the life cycle of contracts reached with suppliers.
• Control and supervise the preparation of the necessary documentation for the execution of the purchasing processes, including strategy and award proposal.

Requirements:

• Higher degree, preferably Engineering.
• High level of English. Knowledge of French is recommended.
• Proven knowledge of the market and of the service/material suppliers that affect transversally the organization (HSE, HR, ... among others.).
• Knowledge of SAP MM/ARIBA, knowledge of JAGGAER is an asset.
• More than 5 years of professional experience in purchasing in the Oil & Gas business.
• Previous experience in projects or maintenance of Oil & Gas industrial plants will be an asset.
*Candidate must be fully able to live and be employed in Spain without any restrictions or permit to work.