Contracts Lead - Projects

Inside IR35 - Rate shared on application

England South East Sunbury Contract
Oil & Gas

In this contract role, you’ll support the Projects Procurement Category, acting as a procurement business partner to engineering and project stakeholders. You’ll report to the Projects Procurement Category Delivery Manager (CDM) and work closely with internal functions (including Legal, Finance, HSE, and P&O) to deliver secure, competitive, and risk‑managed procurement outcomes. The position initially sits within a central remote support team, and you’ll need to be flexible and willing to travel to Iraq for business trips, especially in the early phases.

Please note:

candidate applications will be reviewed immediately after the posting close date, with selection activity taking place shortly thereafter.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the Projects Procurement Category strategy for the Iraq program, maximizing value from third‑party spend while managing risk.

Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activity, including bid package development, bid evaluation support, analysis, award recommendations, and approvals.

Support and/or conduct contract negotiations to deliver best value and protect commercial outcomes.

Execute post‑award contract management and administration (queries, invoice approval support, change requests, expiries/renewals).Support supplier performance management (e.g., KPI tracking, PRMs) to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with Iraqi laws and regulations, the Iraq Standard Contracting and Procurement Procedures (SCPP), and company policies (including Code of Conduct, Anti‑Bribery & Corruption, and Anti‑Money Laundering).Collaborate with in‑country and remote teams, and interface with NOC/NGC and suppliers to align delivery to project priorities.

Must-Have University degree in Procurement, Engineering, or another business/technical discipline

Demonstrable delivery in Projects Procurement (ideally oil & gas services with large capex or onshore scopes)
Strong commercial/analytical capability and confidence negotiating complex contracts

Ability to collaborate across disciplines, cultures, and geographies

Nice-to-HaveCIPS professional chartership (or equivalent) (preferred)
Experience working in Iraq or supporting Iraq‑based businesses

Experience with PSA/TSC/concessionaire approvals

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.