Contract Engineer – Drilling & Wells / Marine Logistics, Suriname

Company Description

IOTA Group has been supporting its clients for more than 40 years by providing specialized technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Engineer to manage the end-to-end contracting and procurement lifecycle for Drilling & Wells Services and Marine Logistics/Offshore Support Vessels. The role will lead tendering, commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract execution and supplier management while ensuring compliance with company policies, HSE requirements and applicable regulations.

Job Description

• Develop and implement contracting and procurement strategies for drilling, wells and marine operations.
• Lead the full tendering process, including preparation of RFQs/tenders, bid evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare, negotiate and finalize contracts and purchase orders in line with company procedures and requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, commercial value creation and effective risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Technical, Finance, HSE, Legal and Management.
• Prepare and present contracting cases to relevant Contracts Committees and approval boards.
• Manage implementation of global and local framework agreements.
• Lead supplier relationship management, including prequalification, performance monitoring, KPIs and lessons learned.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking to support commercial decisions.
• Ensure accurate contract and procurement documentation in relevant systems, including SAP, Ariba, Agora and SharePoint.
• Ensure HSE, integrity and regulatory requirements are incorporated into contracts and procurement activities.
• Support emergency and operational requirements related to contracting and supply chain activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, JV/PSC requirements and applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant contracts/procurement experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience in contract drafting, commercial negotiations and tender management.
• Proven knowledge of procurement and contracting for Drilling & Wells.
• Experience with rig contracting, drilling services and marine logistics/offshore support vessels is strongly preferred.
• Experience with PSV, AHTS, tugs/barges, marine agency, bunkering and fuel supply contracts is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management tools, particularly SAP, Ariba, Agora and Sequana.
• Good understanding of Oil & Gas industry standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong planning, organization, coordination and project management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and with limited supervision.
• Strong commercial and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Previous experience with TotalEnergies and familiarity with its standards and procedures is highly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work on a 6/3 rotational schedule in Suriname.

Additional Information

Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Contract: Minimum 2 years
Rotation: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off