Contracts Manager - Craft Labor

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, negotiate, and execute craft labor and service contracts across APAC, Europe, and North America.
• Drive value and efficiency through end-to-end category management for Civil, Mechanical, and E&I works, as well as equipment hiring.
• Develop comprehensive Labor & Service Agreements, rate cards, and manpower supply agreements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including contractor identification, sourcing, and ongoing relationship management.
• Analyze expenditure patterns and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost consolidation and demand management.
• Ensure strict adherence to regional labor laws, safety standards, and worker welfare rules.
• Partner with HSE, HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure compliance and maximize commercial outcomes.
• Create data-driven dashboards and presentations using PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI to communicate KPIs and insights to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field with a minimum 6 CGPA.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in labor contracting, strategic sourcing, or negotiation.
• Proven experience managing an annual spend of at least $1M.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas, Power, or Petrochemical industries is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global contracts across multiple regions (APAC, EMEA, Americas).
• Strong understanding of global labor markets and international compliance.
• Knowledge of international trade, Incoterms, and logistics.
• Familiarity with Procure to Pay (P2P) processes and ERP systems.
• Analytical expertise in Total System Cost (TSC) or Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, maternity, and life insurance plans.
• Global networking and cross-functional career opportunities.
• Training, development, and tuition assistance programs.
• Workplace flexibility and relocation assistance.
• Annual vacations, holidays, and day care assistance.

About the Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies. Our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. We empower a diverse workforce to optimize strategies in energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies to meet society’s evolving needs.