Contracts Specialist

Baimskaya Copper Project is looking for potential candidates for the position of Contracts Specialist within Project Services Department in our Moscow office. Report to: Senior Contracts Specialist REQUIREMENTS: Degree in business, law, engineering, finance or equivalent desired, but not essential At least 5 years’ experience in contract administration or contract management with three (3) or more of those years working on contracts formation, SOW development, proposals, bid evaluations, supplier and contractor performance monitoring and management Minimum 1 year of experience as a contracts formation specialist and/or contract administrator for a major international organization or EPCM company in mining, infrastructure, power, bulk commodities, or oil and gas business sector Advanced oral and written English Well-developed computer skills (MS Office at a minimum) to be able to implement and maintain effective systems and processes SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: General understanding of Russian business, legal system, company law, immigration, manpower, tax, importation, mining and energy regulations. Strong experience and process knowledge in leading and running medium to large value market engagement exercises (RFP / RFT / RFI). Strong experience level evaluating bidder proposals for compliance with the RFP requirements and preparing bid tabs for comparison and evaluation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist, execute, manage, record and administer all requests for contracts services. Manage, develop and prepare contract tender documents, plans and strategies based on identified contracting requirements and provide regular progress status reports of all contracting activities Ensure timely and professional service while executing the preparation and evaluation of bids, negotiation with bidders, recommendations to the Project. Serve as the point of contact on behalf of the Company for all correspondence with contractors, preparation of contract documentation, issue contract awards and regret letters, close out of contracts. All work will be performed in English and Russian language. Assist and lead the implementation of the standard company contracts administration systems and related data and reporting systems Monitor and provide administrative support on contract matters relating to Government regulatory compliance, claims, disputes, invoicing/payments, correspondence, backcharges, taxes, insurance, liability, indemnities, bonds and retentions. CONDITIONS: Employment specifications: Direct contract with the company; Work schedule: Monday-Friday: from 9 am till 6 pm Competitive salary and benefits; Medical insurance - employee + 2 family members; Corporate lunches; Location: "Mercury Tower", Moscow-City