Contracts Manager

Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire
Baker Hughes Gruppe
Overview

Are you an experienced contracts specialist looking for a new opportunity?

Are you excited by Energy Technologies?

Be part of a successful team!

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, delivering across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and operating in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward-making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Brush Power Generation

You will be responsible for identifying and providing solutions to minimize and mitigate risk within contractual activities for Baker Hughes’ Gas Tech Equipment (GTE), with particular focus on the Brush business. The Contract Manager will drive contractual review, redlining of terms and conditions, and negotiation in the commercial (ITO) phase to minimize commercial, execution, legal and financial risks embedded in a contract.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on commercial risk mitigation, redlining of terms and conditions, coordination input/review with functional experts (legal, compliance, quality, finance, tax and insurance).
• Drafting of specific agreements as needed (e.g. NDAs, MOUs, contract amendments).
• Providing guidance to commercial teams on contract drafting during the negotiation phase with customers, subcontractors and consortium partners to ensure that the GTE risk profile and project objectives are respected.
• Being fully conversant in all aspects of terms and conditions from key terms (indemnities, limitations of liability, consequential losses and warranties) through to boiler plate clauses.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating terms and conditions of international and domestic sales agreements with customers for the supply of equipment, services and parts, including all of the appropriate contract documentation.
• Supporting negotiations with customers, both in person and by phone/telepresence.
• Working closely with GTE business subject matter experts across Risk, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Operations.
• Ensuring commercial risks are identified and managed across the project scope of work by providing overall project contract risk analysis and development of risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborating with global Risk Operations and Governance initiatives.
• Conducting analysis of tender processes in coordination with the Commercial Operations and Legal teams, to analyze contract specifications and structure (consortium, prime/subcontractor, etc.).
• Simplifying the ITO process through strong cooperation with Legal and Finance departments and with Commercial Senior Leadership.
• Contributing to process enhancements and commercial training.
• Adhering to GTE risk procedures, driving involvement in risk reviews.
• Cooperating with Execution (OTR) Risk team during the Hand-off and Lessons Learned sessions.
• Leading with integrity and ensuring the GTE compliance policy, Our Way, is at the forefront of every transaction.

Qualifications

• Be degree qualified in either Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Have very good experience in the oil & gas, energy industry and/or industrial industry.
• Have extensive experience and proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts.
• Have a background in law/risk.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with flexibility, self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while multitasking multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional languages are a plus.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Be available to travel as required.

Work Style

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns such as hybrid work.

• Hybrid role – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in health and well-being, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. To keep moving forward, we push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us: We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and operating in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward-making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team that challenges and inspires you to take energy forward. Baker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.