Contract Performance Analyst Africa

Main Purpose:

The main purpose of the position is to:

• Coordinate the execution of contracts
• Digitalisation of contracts once executed and performance monitoring
• Be the subject matter expert in contract management post execution
• Provide guidance and support to all countries and divisions of the department

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Roles & Responsibilities:



Contracts management review

• Support countries and divisions in conducting comprehensive review of existing contracts including performance metrics to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Liaise with cross-functional teams in legal, procurement, finance, credit, tax, commercial and the department divisions (Operations, Transport, Lubricants) to ensure effectiveness of Puma Energy contract management processes, practices, policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the Legal contract administrative hub for contract execution
• Manage a comprehensive and accurate contract administration database, including amendment.

Contract risk management

• Analyse contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate or manage them
• Ensure compliance with Puma Energy frameworks for consistency and standardization across the Company
• Support in drafting and negotiating with vendors, suppliers by procuring the required information and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support in understanding operational aspects on contractual issues, dispute resolution and risk management strategies
• Conduct risk assessment and audits to identify areas of improvement in contract management process.

Role key success factors

• High ethical and integrity mindset
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on time lines
• Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
• Flexible and pragmatic
• Capable of analysing problems, making decisions within delegation of authority and solving timely
• Proactive planning and prioritisation
• Assertive, approachable and has good communication skills

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal relationship

All Puma departments and countries, Trafigura (for trucking operations in Africa)

External relationship

Contracted / Ad hoc Transporters, Storage and hospitality agreements CPs, Lubricants Supply Chain Vendors / Service Providers