DRILLING CONTRACTS ANALYST AT AMNI INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

About Company:

Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited (Amni) is an Independent Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (E&P) company with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. Amni is proud to be one of Nigeria’s leading Independent Oil oil-producing companies.

Over 25 years, Amni has pioneered the participation of independent companies in offshore oil and gas fields in West Africa. From undertaking the acquisition and interpretation of seismic data, to drilling exploration and appraisal wells, to installing facilities and operating production platforms and export terminals, Amni has gained considerable experience in the complete E&P life cycle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• As a Drilling Contracts Consultant, you shall report to the Drilling Contracts Manager and support all tendering and contracting activities necessary for the award of contracts as it relates to Company’s drilling activities.
• Oversee supplier qualification and selection, manage the full tender process, and lead bid evaluations to secure approvals.
• Engage with vendors to negotiate favorable terms, ensure compliance with regulations and company policies, and handle contract awards, documentation, and execution oversight.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through performance reviews and issue resolution, while producing timely and accurate reports to meet performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Selection: Oversee supplier qualification processes, evaluate technical and commercial capabilities, and recommend suppliers for award in line with company requirements.
• Tender Preparation & Administration: Coordinate the end-to-end tender process, including the preparation of tender packages, opportunity phase documents, and bid clarification responses, ensuring completeness and compliance with company standards.
• Bid Evaluation & Approval Process: Lead techno-commercial bid evaluations, coordinate technical assessments, resolve bid inconsistencies, and secure internal and external approvals as per Company’s procedures.
• Vendor Engagement & Negotiations: Support the engagement with vendors, conducting negotiations to secure optimal commercial and contractual terms.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with NCDMB regulations, Nigerian statutory requirements, and internal governance frameworks, engaging with regulators as necessary.
• Contract Award & Documentation: Prepare and review recommendations for contract awards, draft and finalize contracts, and ensure proper execution and record keeping.
• Contract Execution & Delivery Oversight: Monitor contract execution, support material delivery, and assist internal customers to resolve execution challenges to maintain timelines.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Facilitate supplier performance review meetings, address post-award issues promptly, and maintain productive vendor relationships to drive vendor performance.
• Reporting: produce accurate weekly activity reports, and ensure all assignments are delivered within agreed timelines and performance expectations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, or Supply Chain Management; alternatively, a degree in another field with a Post Graduate Diploma in Contracts & Procurement or Supply Chain Management. 
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Multi-functional C&P Manager role or similar. Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma in a relevant supply chain field is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years’ oil and gas industry experience with at least 8 years in procurement or supply chain management in Drilling and Subsurface Contract Category Procurement Roles.​
• Professional Membership: Membership in recognized procurement, supply chain, or contracts management professional bodies preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of NCDMB guidelines and other Nigerian statutory requirements related to procurement and contracting.
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams, fostering collaboration and minimizing conflict.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare, analyze, and present complex procurement data.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail in all procurement and contracting activities.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 29th August, 2025

Application Instructions:

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