Contract Administrator

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible POSITION SUMMARYWorking with the Contracts & Procurement Manager, the position is responsible for crafting, negotiating and implementing successful sub contracting strategies for the JIGPC. The successful candidate will also provide mentorship to more junior members of staff in all aspects of the sub contracting work process. The Senior Sub Contracts Specialist will be educated to at the least degree level, preferably with additional higher qualifications such as MRICS (Member, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), or MCIPS (Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelops and leads strategies for sub contracts to influence business decisionsDevelops request for proposalsDevelop and negotiate robust contracts for services, intangible and tangible deliverables;Determine solutions for areas of potential risk /opportunity within sub contractsOwn the generation and review of specifications and Statement of Work documentsProvides mentorship and support in the creation and implementation of Material Management strategies and procedures for projects.SkillsContract draftingContract formationERP system knowledge (e.g. SAP / Oracle)MS officeProfessional verbal and written communication skillsPlanning and scheduling techniquesAttention to detail and discretion with confidential informationKnowledge of business principles and ethicsTime managementProven leadership, integrity, and interpersonal skills.Customer-service orientationProactiveEducation And ExperienceBachelor's Degree or higher (Degree in Quantity Surveying preferred)10+ years of contracts / subcontracts experience within Oil & Gas projectsMRICS (Member, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or similarDetailed understanding and prior experience in contracts and contractual language.Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must. A second language is a plus.Principal AccountabilitiesEmbody the 4S culture of Safety, Simplicity, Success, and Self-Confidence.Develop strategies and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for construction subcontract categories aligning to business requirements.Identify and qualify potential sub contractors meeting the JIGPCs requirementsDevelop base intelligence strategies to ensure the JIGPC benefits from the latest supply offering.Bring innovative solutions to improve value proposition for products and bid opportunities.Effectively apply e-Sourcing tools to launch inquiries and receive contractor quotations/proposals.Develop efficient bid tabulations and lead sourcing reviews with multi-functional teams.Develop and negotiate frame work engineering agreements.Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to improve leverage and minimize risk.Lead multi-functional teams involved in supplier discovery.Identify, develop and manage contractors; understand safety, commercial and capacity risks.Manage relationships with suppliers and maintain interface at senior level within their organizations.Act as a critical issue point for contractor interface for project execution issues when relevantEffectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities.proficienciesStrong influencing, communication and facilitative skills, including cross cultures and geographies,Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goalsAbility to work multi-functionalDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information, internally and externally.Strong interpersonal and time management skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent negotiation and contracting skills.Strong understanding of macro-economic factorsFinancial and Eye for businessDesire to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, One Note) and collaborative tools.Good Knowledge of SAP and requisition to pay processesWe are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.