Main Purpose:
The main purpose of the position is to:
- Coordinate the execution of contracts
- Digitalisation of contracts once executed and performance monitoring
- Be the subject matter expert in contract management post execution
- Provide guidance and support to all countries and divisions of the department
Roles & Responsibilities:
Contracts management review
- Support countries and divisions in conducting comprehensive review of existing contracts including performance metrics to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Liaise with cross-functional teams in legal, procurement, finance, credit, tax, commercial and the department divisions (Operations, Transport, Lubricants) to ensure effectiveness of Puma Energy contract management processes, practices, policies and procedures.
- Working closely with the Legal contract administrative hub for contract execution
- Manage a comprehensive and accurate contract administration database, including amendment.
Contract risk management
- Analyse contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate or manage them
- Ensure compliance with Puma Energy frameworks for consistency and standardization across the Company
- Support in drafting and negotiating with vendors, suppliers by procuring the required information and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support in understanding operational aspects on contractual issues, dispute resolution and risk management strategies
- Conduct risk assessment and audits to identify areas of improvement in contract management process.
Role key success factors
- High ethical and integrity mindset
- Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on time lines
- Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
- Flexible and pragmatic
- Capable of analysing problems, making decisions within delegation of authority and solving timely
- Proactive planning and prioritisation
- Assertive, approachable and has good communication skills
Internal relationship
All Puma departments and countries, Trafigura (for trucking operations in Africa)
External relationship
Contracted / Ad hoc Transporters, Storage and hospitality agreements CPs, Lubricants Supply Chain Vendors / Service Providers