Contracts Coordinator - Lagos - Shell

Description

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 17, 2025

Business unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrated expertise in pre- and post-award contract processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management.

• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Skilled in handling multiple priorities under pressure.

• Proficient in SAP and ERP systems.

• Committed to HSSE, ethics, and continuous improvement.

• Adaptive, collaborative, and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence.

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Company description 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world's growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible.  We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, while managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

• We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.

• We're closing the gender gap – whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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