Contract Specialist

Wood is recruiting for a Contract Specialist to join its Iraq business unit focusing on managing assigned sourcing, tendering, contracting and contract administration activities to support project execution and operational requirements.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Work Schedule: 5/2

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Specialist to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objectives:

Manage assigned sourcing, tendering, contracting and contract administration activities to support project execution and operational requirements. Ensure contracts are administered effectively, commercial obligations are met, risks are controlled, and procurement activities comply with company procedures and governance requirements.

Key Functions and Activities:

Tendering & Contracting: Prepare tender documentation, bid clarifications, evaluation reports, negotiation summaries and award recommendations

Contract Managements & Administration: Manage contract lifecycle – including but not limited to contractual obligations, deliverables, correspondence, amendments / change orders, claims, invoicing issues and contract closeout activities.

Commercial Analysis: Conduct pricing analysis, bid evaluations, benchmarking, cost assessments and commercial reviews.

Stakeholder Coordination: Interface with wells and other departments, suppliers, contractors, Legal, Finance and other support functions to facilitate procurement activities.

Governance & Documentation: Maintain complete and auditable procurement records and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and approval requirements.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering r or elated discipline.

Professional Certifications: Preferred: CIPS, CCM, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent

Work Experience: Minimum 5-8 years contract management or procurement experience. Oil & Gas EPC, drilling, operations, and indirect procurement.

Languages: English mandatory. Arabic preferred.

Technical Competencies: Contract Management; Procurement & Tendering; Commercial Evaluation; Cost Analysis; Risk Assessment; ERP / Maximo / SAP Systems; Microsoft Office Suite.