Procurement Manager (Oil & Gas / Petrochemical)

Permanent 

All applicants will be assessed immediately and you will be notified of the outcome within 7 days. Our Client, a prestigious international EPCM with expertise in the Engineering, Construction, Oil and Gas industry, requires a Top performing Procurement Manager

The Role

Main Purpose/Scope of the Job

The Procurement Manager plans, organizes and manages the procurement and subcontracting activities undertaken by the Company and is responsible for ensuring that related activities are performed efficiently, effectively and in accordance with established Company policies and procedures.

Key Areas of Responsibility

·         Oversee all area procurement and subcontract administration activities associated with the placing and administering of purchase orders and contracts for equipment, materials and services, to include strategic sourcing and supplier alliances, subcontracts, expediting, transportation management, consulting agreements and claim resolution.

·         Develop, implement and maintain procurement and subcontracting procedures required to provide appropriate controls over the manner in which area procurement and subcontracting activities are performed.

·         Manage and control the number and types of personnel performing related activities in the area so that a responsive, capable and cost effective organization is maintained.

·         Define, manage and accomplish both short-term and longer term objectives that enhance area procurement and subcontracting capabilities.

·         Review and approve proposed major purchase and subcontract awards for compliance with project and corporate requirements and ensure appropriate value is received for monies expended.

·         Lead efforts to develop procurement and subcontract input for proposals; i.e., man-hour estimates, subcontracting write-ups, equipment, materials and subcontract work package pricing, etc.

·         Stay appropriately involved in purchase contract and subcontract change management activity to ensure protection of the Company against potential supplier and subcontractor claims. 

·         Review and participate in the resolution of major claims and disputes.

Who we are looking for

Candidate Specification

Personal

·          Educated to degree level

Work Experience and Achievements

§   Minimum of 10 years’ experience of Procurement Management roles in EPC/Oil Gas sector

§   Ability to demonstrate a track record of delivery in the Procurement Management role

§   Experience in leading benchmarking, market analysis, the design and implementation of policies and procedures for Procurement Department.

§   Experience of working at both a strategic and operational level.

§   Experience of managing a small but highly effective team.

§   Experience & Knowledge of Middle Eastern market, specifically in Saudi Arabia highly desired

§   The Procurement Manager must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities and be confident enough to make difficult decisions.

§   The successful candidate must be an organized and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills.

§   The Procurement Manager must have the leadership capability to develop and supervise a quality staff, setting direction, managing programs, and bringing projects to fruition.

About our client
Our client has had desirable success in contracting of international petroleum projects, oilfield technical services and labor service cooperation in many countries and regions in Africa, America, the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Through joint ventures, joint cooperation, providing technical services, making contract or sub-contracts, our client has performed over a hundred projects on geophysical prospecting, drilling, logging, cementing, well work over, oilfield construction, pipeline laying, hydraulic engineering, road construction and other technical services.

Package and Offer
Excellent Market Rate + Package

FSR Contact
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