Deputy Head Contracts

Job Description : Deputy Head Contracts & Procurement (Projects) Location: Lagos, Nigeria Experience: 20-30 Years Industry Preference: Oil & Gas, EPC, Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, Fertilizer, Power, Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure, Industrial Projects Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Contracts & Procurement function for major EPC and industrial projects. - Develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies aligned with project objectives. - Handle complete lifecycle of EPC contracts including pre-award and post-award administration. - Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, subcontract agreements, consultancy contracts, and purchase contracts. - Ensure contractual compliance with FIDIC, GCC, Special Conditions of Contract, and international commercial practices. - Lead techno-commercial evaluations, bid analysis, tendering, and vendor negotiations. - Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies. - Manage variation orders, claims, counterclaims, extensions of time, liquidated damages, and dispute resolution. - Coordinate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Site teams. - Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, statutory regulations, and international standards. - Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations, and commercial deliverables. - Lead procurement planning, sourcing strategies, supplier development, and vendor performance management. - Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and timely project execution. - Mentor and develop Contracts & Procurement teams across multiple projects. Desired Expertise: - Strong knowledge of EPC Contracts - FIDIC Conditions of Contract - General Conditions of Contract (GCC) - Commercial & Legal Documentation - Contract Negotiation - Claims Management - Arbitration & Dispute Resolution - International Procurement - Tendering & Bid Evaluation - Vendor Management - Risk Assessment - Project Commercial Management

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