Contracts, Bid & Tender Lead

Job Description

To 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

• Lead the identification and review of Oil & Gas tender and business opportunities.

• Review ITTs, RFQs, RFPs, contracts, and tender documentation.

• Coordinate technical, commercial, financial, and administrative inputs for bids.

• Prepare and manage bid submissions, ensuring completeness and timely submission.

• Develop commercial proposals, pricing schedules, and tender documentation.

• Coordinate clarification meetings and respond to client queries.

• Review contractual terms, identify risks, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Support contract 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 applicable NUPRC, NCDMB, client, and company requirements.

• Prepare tender, contract, and commercial reports for management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Procurement, or related field.

• 5–7 years’ relevant 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.

Core Competencies

• Bid & Tender Management

• Contract Administration

• Commercial Analysis

• Contract Risk Management

• Negotiation

• Proposal Development

• Cost & Pricing Analysis

• Regulatory Compliance

• Client & Stakeholder Management

• Strong Attention to Detail

Additional Information

The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.

Applications close on 31st October 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.