Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Contracts Coordinator
Job ID: R186504
Location: Lagos
Business unit: Upstream
What’s the role
- The Contract Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless lifecycle management of contracts for Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG).
- This role works closely with the CP lead and is responsible for end-to-end post-award contract management.
- It also serves as the Contract Holder for critical contracts (Incl. key service contracts).
- The position is critical to delivering SNG’s operational, safety, and commercial objectives while safeguarding the company from contractual, financial, operational, and legal risks.
What you’ll be doing
- Act as the primary liaison between the business and suppliers for all contractual matters.
- Act as the official Contract Holder for critical contracts (including key service contracts).
- Manage and monitor contract performance, including compliance with scope, deliverables, timelines, cost control, and quality requirements.
- Monitor supplier compliance with contractual, regulatory, and ethical requirements, escalating issues where necessary.
- Process variations, extensions, amendments, and change orders in compliance with governance procedures.
- Drive cost savings initiatives and value improvements through supplier engagement and strategic contract management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues impacting contract delivery.
- Coordinate and chair Business Performance Reviews (BPRs) for all critical SNG contracts to track KPIs, resolve disputes, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Ensure expired contract close-outs are performed with proper documentation, lessons learned, and asset/material reconciliation.
- Guarantee that all high-risk contracts have robust HSE plans in place and are being actively implemented.
- Support the pre-award process.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, ICM, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in contracts management, preferably within the oil & gas or energy sector.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, procurement governance, and HSE regulations.
- Proven track record in managing service contracts and mitigating co-employment or legal risks.
- Demonstrated expertise in pre- and post-award contract processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management.
- Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Committed to HSSE, ethics, and continuous improvement.
- Adaptive, collaborative, and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence.
- Skilled in handling multiple priorities under pressure.
- Proficient in SAP and ERP systems.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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