Contract & Procurement Lead

Job Purpose

To prepare and manage contracts, and resolve all issues related to procurement projects and contracts.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle the entire contract lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, approving, and implementing contracts
• Ensure compliance of all contracts with internal procedures of the Groupement, Sonatrach, and Algerian regulations
• Develop, adapt, and update procurement procedures and operating modes for the Groupement Touat Gaz
• Manage national and international purchases of materials, products, equipment, and spare parts
• Optimize the Groupement’s supply chain
• Review and analyze all technical, commercial, and legal aspects of bids; request clarifications; optimize all parameters; perform technical and commercial evaluations; select the best offer and recommend contract award
• Participate in contract negotiations; assist and advise end-user departments
• Analyze complaints from unsuccessful bidders and follow up until final resolution
• Prepare standard contract templates as needed
• Review and track contract engineer requests addressed to Legal, Finance, and HSE related to project contracts
• Maintain an updated status of contracts and purchase orders concluded in month M-1 and M, along with forecasts for M+1 to M+3; consolidate this information systematically and submit it monthly to the DIV-AST in line with the AST E36 contract reporting project
• Handle correspondence from Sonatrach, particularly from DIV-AST, for execution and follow-up

Required Skills

Educational Background

• University degree in a technical or legal discipline, or equivalent

Additional Training

• Business Law / Business Management

Professional Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the procurement field

Knowledge

• Strong command of public procurement codes and commercial law

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
• Strong command of internal standards E25 and E18

Behavioral Competencies

• Organizational and communication skills
• Analytical and synthesis mindset
• Ability to anticipate and take initiative