Job Purpose:

As a Project Procurement Manager, you will oversee and manage all procurement activities during project execution to ensure they meet contractual obligations and align with company processes and procedures. This includes coordinating a team of Buyers, Package Managers, Expeditors, Inspection Coordinators, Logistics Coordinators, and Material Controllers to deliver successful project outcomes.

This role provides an exciting career path for individuals with experience in:

• Category Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Control Management
• Package Engineering

Future career opportunities for this role include:

• Supply Chain Manager (Regional)
• Governance Manager
• Head of Project Control
• Project/Delivery Manager

Key Responsibilities

Win Phase:

• Develop a winning procurement strategy with BA/BD/PLD and Strategic Sourcing teams.
• Actively participate in obtaining firm and budgetary pricing during the proposal phase.
• Review client contractual requirements and prepare the preliminary Procurement Execution Plan.
• Establish and align bidders' lists to optimize purchasing opportunities with the Supply Chain Headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations during the strategy and planning stages to lay a foundation for successful execution.

Execution Phase:

• Set up Supply Chain tools, manpower plans, and processes for the project.
• Implement the Project Procurement Strategy (PPS) established during the WIN phase.
• Review and allocate package/equipment/service budgets with the Project Control team.
• Align with Legal & Contract teams on negotiation approaches with Suppliers.
• Monitor project schedules, ensuring sufficient lead time for manufacturing and construction requirements.
• Formalize the Procurement Execution Plan in alignment with the Overall Project Execution Plan.
• Organize and lead weekly procurement progress meetings, from pre-orders to post-orders and PO close-out.
• Proactively manage procurement risks and opportunities, adjusting for market conditions.
• Ensure Supplier invoices, approvals, and payment timelines are met in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in communications with the Client and Project Management Team (PMT).
• Report weekly and monthly updates on Supply Chain activities within the project.
• Drive on-time and within-budget project procurement delivery to meet the agreed Procurement Strategy.
• Minimize costs of non-quality by ensuring supplier deliverables are reviewed and accepted only after meeting required standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to package standardization and optimization plans with the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance, recommending improvements to enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Share best practices and lessons learned from completed packages to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to procurement procedures to achieve compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or business is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical procurement experience, with a proven track record in package/category management, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiarity with package engineering, manufacturing, integration, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated success in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.