Contract Engineer

Category Contract Engineer Location Thanh Hóa Number of vacancies 01 Responsibilities
Tendering &
Contract Preparation
Prepare Tender documents in order to fully understand contractual & technical scope
Complete Contracting Strategy/Bidding Strategy and submits to Senior Contract Engineer
Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
Drafts appropriate contractual and commercial terms and conditions to best serve and protect Company's interests
Review and assess tender document to identify the crucial issues on commercial, contractual, and relevant technical aspects need to be further resolved before and after tender submission
If necessary, provides and assists with completion of Technical Forms
Develop and execute negotiation strategies based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modelling etc.
Validate demand requirements, challenge assumptions, and propose sourcing strategies to optimize results
Demonstrate cost awareness thus minimizing NSRP expenditure, Spend Management and cooperate with Category officers to fulfill that purpose
Maintain the integrity and professionalism of the purchasing and contracting function, safeguarding the company's image
Contract Administration &
Post-Award Management
Be responsible for Contract administration works including but not limited to payment, Variations and Change Orders process
Maintain and update contract, PO status tracking.
Handle
Post-Award Issues with Contracts, Contractors and Business Stakeholders. During each stage of development, problems with contracts can arise, and he must be able to resolve them
Ensure timely and accurate execution of contract activities, deliverables, and monitor contractor performance
Coordinate expediting processes, optimize spend, track savings, and identify cost avoidance opportunities
Compliance &
Data Management
Ensure compliance of all tasks with relevant Procedures and Company standards
Comply with all NSRP business principles and code of conduct
Responsible of all the related bidding information and documents keeping and security
Involve in developing Policy/Procedure in assigned areas
Coordination &
Support
Perform all clarifications for contracts meeting and coordinating with the project department and smooth functioning of the project
Coordinates with direct supervisor on deadlines, issues, etc.
Provides any assistance, responsibilities for Vendor Performance Management as appropriate
Provides general assistance and advice on contractual and procurement matters as required to support the Category Officer and/or other business stakeholders
Team Development
Provides a minimal supervision to junior college and reports to Senior Contract Engineer/Contract Lead
Provides the on-job training to junior college and keep monitor the outcomes of that position
Other
Other tasks assigned by Manager and other superiors
Requirements
Qualifications
Major in Engineering/ Technical faculties or have a technical background
Preferred: Professional Contract Management Certificate (FIDIC, CIPS, PMP) or equivalent
Work Experience
Minimum 3 to 5 years in Procurement related activities (Tendering, sourcing, cost modeling etc.) or minimum overall 4 years working experience in similar role in Oil &
Gas Refinery &
Petrochemical (Preferred), manufacturing and industrial business, or other similar industries (i.e. bulk chemical, catalyst or similar manufacturing)
Good understanding of Project Life-Cycle including 5 critical stages -
Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring &
Controlling and Closing.
Experienced in managing Tender, Bids Evaluation and Contract Management for Technical Categories (Construction, EPC/PC, Plant Maintenance)
English
Minimum TOEIC 700 or equivalent
Job Knowledge
Procurement policies, contract strategy, and regulatory compliance
Commercial law, Tendering law, Arbitration and other related to construction frameworks, particularly in Vietnamese legal context.
Commercial terms, cost components, and investment appraisal
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) best practices and procurement governance
Contract lifecycle management, from tendering through to contract closure
SAP and Ariba systems for procurement and contract administration (preferred)
Skills
Analytical and critical thinking skills for contract assessment, risk evaluation, and negotiation
Drafting and contract writing capabilities
Effective oral and written communication skill with ability to interface, interact and work with internal and external parties as required
Stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and vendor relationship management
Documentation accuracy, records security, and contract-related reporting
Good teamwork spirit.
Abilities
Ability to manage multiple contract packages concurrently and navigate complex contract structures
Capable of translating legal and commercial language into actionable steps
Able to independently handle post-award contract administration
Proactive in identifying contract risks and proposing mitigation strategies
Able to stay updated with evolving contract and procurement trends, integrating best practices into daily operations
Other Characteristics
Work under high pressure
Integrity and discretion
Self-starter with a solution-driven mindset
Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
High limit of medical and personal accident insurance for the employee and children;
Accommodation &
Transportation to work: to follow the Employer's policy;
Free meal at site canteen (lunch)
Opportunity to work in multinational working environment
Opportunity to learn and growth