Contracts Manager

Growth Contracts Manager

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust Collaboration and Courage we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Growth Contracts Manager you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

The Growth Projects Contracting & Contracts Manager provides strategic oversight and ensures that all contracting and procurement activities align with the Vopak Project Management methodology corporate governance standards and global best practices. Key tasks include assisting with contracting strategy development overseeing the RFx process facilitating Tender Board reviews and negotiating engineering procurement and construction contracts while supporting project teams with contract management and administration. The role collaborates closely with Project Managers Procurement Legal Finance and Executive Leadership to maintain compliance transparency and strategic alignment with Vopaks investment and growth objectives.

What will you be doing

• Oversee and ensure that all Growth Projects contracting and procurement activities adhere to the Vopak Project Management (VPM) methodology corporate governance standards and global procurement frameworks.
• Organize facilitate and document Tender Board (TB) meetings while maintaining tracking mechanisms and proper record-keeping for TB decisions contract awards and waiver justifications.
• Oversee RFx (RFI RFQ RFP) processes negotiate engineering procurement and construction contracts and ensure evaluation transparency to prevent bid shopping.
• Establish contract risk assessment protocols track contract variations and enforce cost controls and governance enforcement.
• Assist Growth Project teams in the management and administration of contracts and evaluate project needs to ensure adequate staffing of dedicated contracts personnel.
• Participate in VPM Stage-Gate process reviews and act as a key liaison for project governance checkpoints across identification selection definition execution and commissioning stages.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Project Managers Procurement Legal Finance and Executive Leadership to align contracting decisions with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and implement contracting and procurement contract management training programs workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance governance capabilities across business units.

Why youll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Competitive market-based compensation package depending on your experience and
• knowledge.

• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Universal Life
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom room for initiative and an engaging environment.
• Want to know more about our great work culture Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you

• Experience in oil & gas energy terminal operations or industrial construction.
• Background in contract law supply chain management or finance.
• Experience working in a multinational organization with a structured governance model.
• Governance & Compliance Ability to enforce and oversee strict governance processes for Growth Projects.
• Analytical Thinking Ability to assess and interpret contract governance risks and procurement compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and executive teams.
• Decision-Making Ability to facilitate TB decisions and ensure project compliance with governance policies.
• Attention to Detail Ensuring accuracy in governance documentation approvals and compliance tracking.

Dont meet all our criteria No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit we warmly invite you to apply anyway.

What energy will you bring Wed love to meet you!

Together we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.

Work Environment

Office staff only - does not go to terminal

This employee generally works in an office environment away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes odors toxic conditions dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

Office staff only - does not go to terminal

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit speak and hear. The employee is required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required on occasion to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air rail bus or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopaks policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability citizenship status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this we host several active Employee Resource Groups including our International Pride Womens and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. Thats why we are curious about who you are!

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