Contracts, Bid & Tender Lead

About the role

Lead the preparation, submission, negotiation and administration of commercial bids, tenders and contracts, ensuring competitive proposals, contractual compliance and effective commercial risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and review oil & gas tender and business opportunities; analyse ITTs, RFQs and RFPs.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, financial and administrative inputs for bid packages.
• Prepare and manage complete bid submissions, ensuring timeliness.
• Develop commercial proposals, pricing schedules and tender documentation.
• Lead clarification meetings and respond to client queries.
• Review contractual terms, flag risks and recommend actions.
• Support negotiations with clients, contractors and vendors.
• Maintain a database of active, submitted and prospective tenders.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, deliverables and obligations.
• Manage variations, extensions, claims and other contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with NUPRC, NCDMB, client and company requirements.
• Prepare tender, contract and commercial reports for management.

Required profile

• B.Sc./HND in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Procurement or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in contracts, commercial, bids/tenders within the oil & gas industry.
• Professional certification in contract management, procurement or related discipline is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas tendering and contracting processes.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation and documentation skills.

Required skills

• Bid & Tender Management
• Contract Administration
• Commercial Analysis and Cost & Pricing Analysis
• Contract Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance