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DRA Global · 1 month ago

Procurement and Contracts Lead

positionPhoenix, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

DRA Global is a diversified, global engineering, project delivery and operations management group with an impressive track record spanning over three decades. The Procurement and Contracts Lead is responsible for identifying and screening contractors for capital projects, negotiating and managing strategic contracts, and ensuring effective supplier relationships.

InfrastructureMineralMiningWater Purification
Hiring Manager
Lisa Thiess
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Responsibilities

Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics
Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the pre-qualification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of contracts
Represent DRA/Owner’s team on Contract issues at both internal and external meetings
Provide Contracts and Procurement advice to DRA/Owner’s team
Liaise with project team members to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and liaise with Contractor to expedite progress mindful of foreseen liquidated damages
Prepare, update, and maintain the Procurement Register / Procurement Operation Plan which includes a register for guarantees, procurement strategy, contracts
Oversees implementation of EPCM’s Procurement Plan with respect to applicable commodity groups, within the area of responsibility
Administer assigned Contract Orders, including change order processing, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and applicable regulations, invoice processing and verification, and performance evaluation, ensuring contractor compliance in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive manner
Provide coaching, support, and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results where possible
As necessary, liaise with legal counsel or management for clarification and/or direction with regard to any procurement liabilities that may arise

Qualification

EPCM experienceCapital project experienceContract negotiationFIDIC termsAdvanced MS OfficeSupplier relationship managementPerformance evaluationCoachingSupport

Required

EPC / LSTK / EPCM / FEED – 5-8 min years in medium or mega projects in any type of project execution
Should have solid knowledge in T&M, Unit Price, Lumpsum, Cost plus models
Ms. Office – Advanced

Preferred

Capital project experience in mining is preferred, however O&G, LNG, Construction, Infrastructure are acceptable
Knowledge of FIDIC terms & Canadian Construction Contracting is preferred

Company

DRA Global

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Dra Global is a global engineering group delivering mining, mineral processing, energy, water treatment and infrastructure services.
dateFounded in 1984
location
Gauteng, NA - South Africa, ZAF
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.draglobal.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-04-10Acquired

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