Senior Contracts Engineer / Senior Buyer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited, formerly known as Moody International Nigeria Limited, was founded in 1996 through a collaboration between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since launching operations in March 1997, the company has consistently expanded its footprint across numerous projects within Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry.

We are currently hiring for the role below:

Job Title: Senior Contracts Engineer/Senior Buyer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Description

The Service holder ensures compliance by:

• Guaranteeing that all contract personnel under supervision follow the company’s standardized procedures and code of conduct.

• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with internal company policies (including conduct guidelines) and applicable national and JV regulations.

• Applying COMPANY or affiliate general terms and conditions for purchasing equipment.

• Ensuring proper documentation, approval, justification, and archiving of all purchasing records in accordance with procedures.

• Making sure procurement activities align with audit standards to minimize partner/audit risks or legal disputes.

The Service holder works with other teams and supports contract processes by:

• Collaborating with the DUET counterpart to develop contract dossiers, clarify roles, and set negotiation agendas, including:

  • Contract strategy planning

  • Commercial bid evaluations

  • Award recommendations for all tenders

• Participating in TGP CATMAN network activities

• Overseeing insurance matters for company assets and staff

• Supervising and mentoring Contract Engineers and Graduate Contract Engineers

• Defining team workloads

• Keeping the contract management tool updated

• Staying informed on contract procedure best practices across other affiliates to enhance performance

• Utilizing FALTC framework agreements signed by HQ

The Service holder is responsible for executing contract-related tasks such as:

• Maintaining an updated list of prequalified vendors/suppliers for market analysis

• Validating contract strategies via:

  • Organizing and attending Contracts Committee meetings

  • Bidders’ prequalification

  • Defining evaluation criteria

  • Creating CFT commercial documents

  • Issuing tenders to approved bidders

• Ensuring compliance with HSE, company policies, and legal guidelines in all tender documents

• Managing contracts in UNISUP and AGORA, and promoting efficient use of digital tools like Ariba, NIPEX, REX+, and AGORA

• Facilitating contract handover to the Métier Partner

• Supporting the Head of Contracts with dispute resolution and claim negotiations, in coordination with Legal, Insurance, Finance, and TGP departments

• Reviewing and validating contract Terms & Conditions

• Assisting with complex contract drafting and negotiations

• Conducting both commercial and terms & conditions bid evaluations

• Contributing to the Recommendation To Award (RTA) process

• Handling approvals from stakeholders, managing rights and obligations of signatories, and overseeing the formal signing process

• Monitoring contractor performance alongside the DUET team, attending quality reviews, handling amendments and renewals, and maintaining relations with stakeholders like NAPIMS, NCDMB, and DPR

The Service holder performs the following purchasing responsibilities:

• Manages purchase requests (PRs) assigned in the Lab Office

• Verifies PRs for correct specs, budget authorizations, and cost center accuracy

• Groups PRs to reduce processing costs, compiles tender packages, and uses e-sourcing tools for procurement

• Responds to vendor queries

• Compares and evaluates vendor offers to achieve cost-effective and beneficial deals

• Tracks purchase orders from issue to final payment

• Ensures prompt validation and supplier acknowledgment of POs

• Confirms timely delivery of goods to the central warehouse

• Negotiates supplier modifications or amendments

• Resolves discrepancies between received goods and orders

• Maximizes savings and operational efficiency in all purchases

• Applies TUCN’s terms and general purchase conditions to avoid legal liabilities

• Leads vendor negotiations and issues RTAs jointly with Métier Partners

• Ensures QA/QC requirements are clearly stated in POs (e.g., Mill/Test Certificates, MSDS)

• Inputs all purchasing data into SAP

Accountabilities

• Maintain 100% compliance with COMPANY procedures, SOX standards, and local laws

• Build accurate bidder lists that align with vendor management standards for optimal cost-effectiveness

• Contribute to savings and resolution of contract disputes during negotiations

• Mentor Contracts Engineers, Buyers, and Administrators

• Draft contracts in accordance with company ethics and risk-reduction policies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Social Sciences (preferably in Supply Chain)

• Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 years in contract administration (preferably in the Oil & Gas industry)

• Solid understanding of legal, commercial, and insurance issues affecting corporate operations

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills

• Membership in relevant Supply Chain or Operational professional bodies is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline: 11th June, 2025