Lead Contract & Procurement Engineer

VACANCY: Lead Contract & Procurement Engineer

Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Industry: Oil & Gas Sector
Nature of role: Permanent

Key objectives of the role

• Organize, manage and control goods and services procurement activities within the assigned scope.
• Drive improvements to Procurement & Contracts processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices across goods and services procurement for the segment.
• Deliver high-quality service to Partner Entities, optimizing cost, quality and lead time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coach team members.
• Plan, anticipate and monitor the operational schedule for the assigned activity segment.
• Represent the entity within HQ network and contribute to cross-entity coordination.
• Benchmark processes and best practices across entities/subsidiaries and drive continuous improvement of service procurement within the activity segment.
• Maintain and update procurement governance and reporting deliverables
• Provide onboarding and mentoring to junior staff and new joiners.

Procurement delivery and contract management

• Contribute to cost-optimization initiatives and savings delivery plans.
• Ensure adoption and proper use of HQ framework agreements and FALTC arrangements.
• Leverage Market Intelligence, cost models and market analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Define and execute contractual and tender strategies with Partner Entities and HQ, as required, including.
• Ensure applicable Local Content requirements are integrated into sourcing strategies and contract awards.
• Proactively propose framework contracts and innovative commercial solutions.
• Prepare tender documentation in coordination with Partner Entities.
• Launch, manage and coordinate tenders end-to-end.
• Contribute to bid analyses, lead/participate in negotiations, and ensure clear allocation of responsibilities.
• Draft award recommendations with Partner Entities and present them for Contracts Committee approval, where applicable.
• Draft, review and finalize contractual documents.
• Participate in supplier performance and evaluation processes.
• Lead the resolution of claims in liaison with management and the Legal, Insurance and Finance functions, as well as the Head of C&P; propose response strategies and participate in negotiations.
• Maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
• Oversee contract administration for the assigned product line (handover, execution follow-up, claims management, etc.).
• Contribute to local content reporting.

Compliance, ethics and governance

• Ensure application of HQ Standard Contracts and General Terms & Conditions.
• Promote and ensure compliance with ethics rules, conflict-of-interest requirements and the subsidiary's code of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with contractual policies and applicable laws/regulations, with a strong focus on ethics and transparency.
• Ensure adherence to Procurement & Contracts rules and procedures in force.

H3SE responsibilities

• Comply with the subsidiary's H3SE framework and professional recommendations applicable to the role.
• Implement appropriate precautions to prevent hazards, and report any identified risks or incidents without delay.

Qualification and Experience requirements

• Education: Master's degree (business school or equivalent).
• Experience: 8+ years in services procurement within an International Oil Company or an Upstream Oil & Gas service provider
• and 3+ years in offshore logistics and/or drilling & wells contracts.
• Experience in contract & procurement processes and methods.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English.
• Tools: good knowledge of SAP procurement module
• Strong professionalism, rigor and integrity.
• Team leadership: ability to facilitate, coordinate and develop teams.
• Strong organizational skills, structured approach, priority management, and ability to meet deadlines; effective problem-solving and conflict management.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 @ 17h00 (No late applications will be accepted).

This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment Consultancy.

Candidates who comply with the above criteria should submit their application.

Note: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

Enquiries: Antoinette Druker

Email: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na

Telephone: +264 83 – 723 4152

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.