Senior Procurement Contract Specialist - THE013Z

Company: Worley

Primary Location: NLD-SH-The Hague

Job: Procurement Management

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Agency Contractor

Job Level: Experienced

Job Posting: Oct 14, 2024

Unposting Date: Nov 13, 2024

Reporting Manager Title: Sr. Director Project Delivery

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Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.?
Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
Senior Procurement Contract Specialist
Role Context:
Worley (Company) in The Netherlands is currently seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to work on a medium to large size project, or in a sub-lead role on a large project for one of our Clients.
This role involves the development (or assist in the development) of or physically preparing the subcontract bid documents and/or assists in the award of subcontracts and the administration of one or more of the awarded subcontracts of unlimited dollar value to ensure that subcontractors meet Company and project requirements fully.
Identify, solicit, and select reliable subcontractors to supply consultant, specialty, and construction services to support project execution. Negotiate terms & conditions, prepare subcontracts, monitor subcontractor performance and delivery of services to meet objectives. Provide agreed approvals and supporting documentation for payment of invoices to ensure the required services to Company and its Clients.
Broad experience, particularly in subcontracting activities typical to the environmental / engineering & construction industry, and an ability to negotiate subcontracts effectively, is required. A willingness to travel to subcontractor's facility (when necessary) and managing awarded subcontracts from the construction site is required.
You'll be:

• The Contracts Specialist will report to the team leader a (senior) Contracts Manager, and will perform the following activities/tasks amongst other assigned duties:
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions, reviews technical scopes of work including interface with all project disciplines (project controls, legal services, project management, construction, engineering, finance/accounting, and Client).
• Lead internal Request for Proposal (RFP) development, and RFP explanation meetings, subcontract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and drafting/finalization of subcontract documents.
• Analyze commercial sections of proposals, coordinate technical proposal evaluations, develop final proposal evaluation, prepare subcontract recommendations, and present team recommendation to project management and/or Client.
• Perform subcontract management post-award activities through evaluating and status subcontractors’ productivity, schedule adherence, subcontract change management, invoicing, and claims avoidance.
• Participates in and /or conducts proposal preparation for any field changes or any assigned pre-award activities in support of the home office team or such activities transferred to the construction site.
• Perform close-out of subcontracts, finalize outstanding subcontract issues, issue of final contract modifications, invoices, and coordinate completion of subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Those pre-award activities needed in support of RFP development and ultimately leading to subcontract award, like -

Ø Perform subcontractor resource survey.
Ø Prequalify bidders.
Ø Preparation of Master Bid List for Client approval.
Ø Establish and maintain subcontract files.
Ø Prepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents as part of general subcontract management administration requirements.
Ø Develop and execute individual subcontracting plans.
Ø Prepare and issue award notifications.

• Execute Project Contracting Plan.
• Be pro-active with subcontractors to ensure subcontract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoicing and supporting documents in a timely manner.
• Travels to and/or residing at site location(s) is required to oversee subcontract operations.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with Company and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.

You'll have:

• Global Level Summary: Senior level position with advanced knowledge and a specialized depth or breadth of expertise, gaining a mastery of a single area or multiple broader areas of specialization.
• Typical Qualifications: Accredited four (4) year degree (Bachelor) or global equivalent in applicable field of study and 7+ years of work-related experience i.e. subcontract management, subcontract administration and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects.
• Decision Making: Plans and conducts and may supervise work of self and others. Has ability to lead project teams. May participate in cross-functional collaboration.
• Supervision Received: Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Is able to plan own work and accomplish varied and complex tasks with the ability to discover issues and offer/recommend solutions. Broad duties assigned at beginning of projects. Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impinge on work of other units. Work is reviewed to ensure policy conformity and soundness of approach. Informed guidance is available.
• Supervision Authority: Able to lead functional project teams. Is a strong pro-active and driven team player. May have direct reports.
• Communication: Strong ability to inform and persuade on complex matters through preparation and delivery of proposals, presentations, and reports, as well as collaboration with stakeholders and management. Has an eye for detail however without getting lost in those details. In possession of effective negotiation skills.
• Systems, Processes & Tools: Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to the function and field of expertise. As a minimum skilled in working with MS-Word and MS-Excel. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.

NON - NEGOTIABLES:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience - / proven track record in the preparation of scope of works and related deliverables, compiling service agreements and subcontract construction packages.
• Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English and Dutch.
• Working four (4) days from the office and/or the construction site or multiple sites.

Moving Forward:
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.