Contract Engineer

JOB TITLE: CONTRACTS ENGINEERCLIENT: GLOBAL ENERGY COMPANYASSIGNMENT TYPE: STAFF ROLE OR RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT ROLELOCATION: COPENHAGEN, DENMARKWORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAYJOB DIMENSIONSManage and handle project tenders and contracts, as well as other project-related activities.Act as an experienced and autonomous Contracts Engineer supporting project teams in sourcing EPC contracts, long-lead items, and recurrent operations and maintenance contracts.Demonstrate personal commitment to the company's HSE policies and objectives.Prepare, negotiate, and issue contracts in compliance with company rules, HSE standards, internal procedures, and applicable legislation.Manage all contract activities related to both pre-award (tendering) and post-award contract administration.Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking to ensure competitive sourcing strategies.Lead cross-functional teams consisting of business end users, contract owners, finance, HSE, and legal functions throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.Ensure both technical and commercial optimization in contracting strategies through effective scope definition, cost management, and standardization of specifications.Collaborate with global and regional procurement teams to leverage best practices and economies of scale.Drive functional excellence in the Contracts & Procurement department by streamlining processes and aligning with corporate procurement standards.Facilitate effective Supplier Relationship Management and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive supplier performance and value delivery.Support internal stakeholders to ensure effective stock and inventory management within assigned categories.Oversee robust Contract Management practices to mitigate risks related to material and service delivery, achieving technical, HSE, and commercial performance targets.Prepare and present contract cases to internal review boards and management committees as required.Maintain proper administration, filing, and document control of all contracts within SAP or the designated contract management system.Ensure all approvals, justifications, and supporting documentation are archived according to company procedures.Deliver tenders and contracts on time to meet project and operational requirements.Promote continuous improvement and efficiency in contract delivery, utilizing standard templates, framework agreements, and industry best practices.Background / Qualifications / ExperienceMinimum 8 years of professional experience in the oil & gas, energy, EPC, or Drilling & Wells environment.Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a Technical or Commercial discipline.Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.Proven ability to work in cross-functional project teams, driving successful tender execution and contract management.Proficient in SAP and the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).Fluent in English, both written and spoken.