Introduction

To provide comprehensive Procurement Management services for the EPIC Project, with focus on the successful execution of the projects on time, within budget and in accordance with the agreed project requirements, specifications and standards.
Oversee project procurement activities, monitor and control changes, prepare procurement status reports during EPIC execution of the project, in coordination with the Head of Project Services.
Plan and develop procurement strategies for Long Lead Items (LLI’s), define the company requirement for contractor’s procurement SOW as per Corporate and Project procedures and specifications.
Monitor and control changes/variations during engineering, tendering, bidding and execution of the PO’s placed by the EPIC Contractor.
Follow up and seek updates on engineering requisitions status and changes if any in procurement and delivery activities.

About this role

Follow up with Contractor’s buyers, expeditors & inspectors during the procurement phase.
Research the international market for qualified vendors & develop vendor evaluation and selection criteria and participate in vendor’s Audit for compliance with project requirement.
Update Company Preferred Vendors List (PVL) with all lessons learned.
Attend technical and commercial meetings as required.
Evaluate vendor performance during execution of the work and set up resolution for procurement related issues in a timely manner.
Participate in development and improvement of the organization procurement polices strategies and control procedures.
Accountable for Spare Part management by the EPIC Contractor, and in collaboration with procurement and Operations departments, End users and warehouse. Manage SPIR and SAP processes through completion of spare parts identification and timely delivery from EPIC Contractor to parts in accordance with the project schedule.
Participate in and support project closeout activities.
Identify areas of opportunity that can result in cost/time savings, complexity reduction and propose solutions to realize these benefits and incorporate Lessons Learnt in database.

B.Sc. in Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
Minimum of 12 years relevant procurement experience in Oil & Gas major offshore projects.
Experience with offshore related EPIC project execution, preferably within the Gulf region.
Proficient in all aspects of procurement, i.e. bid/award, buying, expediting and inspection.
Experience in developing procurement strategies and procurement plans for contractor’s procurement SOW as per corporate procedures, project specifications, international codes and standards and best procurement industrial practices.
Possesses effective communication and presentation skills.
Position may be required to perform vendor shop and supplier site visits for resolution of issues, inspections, audits, etc.