Project Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the day-to-day operations assigned for the project procurement section to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures and align with the project specific procedures.
• Develop procurement plans for all assigned packages at the start of the project and also during the bidding phase.
• Establish package strategies and criticality assessments in line with project and business unit objectives.
• Combine or split several packages to align with budget, schedule, and technicalities or construction strategy of the project.
• Ensure the sourcing process to support project and procurement objectives.
• Analyze the project terms and conditions and create the project specific terms and conditions of purchase.
• Negotiate the best payment terms and contract conditions, maintaining a high level of integrity.
• Prepare project procurement procedures, PO plans, and obtain approval from the client.
• Update the Procurement status to Project Management and Functional Management.
• Monitor the progress of work of individual buyers and support them to explore solutions to address their concerns for guidance for the best possible solution.
• Assist the Tendering and Costing Department as required.
• Liaise with all departments and maintain a good relationship to provide required service.
• Develop new vendors in line with construction's quality/price requirements for construction related procurement support.
• Arrange and participate in meetings between suppliers and Company representatives and other personnel to facilitate standardization and economically viable procurement.

Required Skills

• Sound technical knowledge and experience in managing procurement of Mechanical Static, Rotating and equipment Packages, Electrical, Instrumentation and Telecom Packages and Bulk Packages of all disciplines required for FPSO/FSRU/FPO/HVDC etc projects.
• Experience as Procurement Manager/Lead Buyer for critical offshore oil and gas and HVDC projects related procurement packages.
• Experience from project bidding phase till full execution of procurement for topside packages on major offshore projects.
• Ability to finalize contractual Terms and Conditions with suppliers as per applicable laws/regulations of the project.
• Ability to lead the process and work with Engineering and other production departments during technical review of packages and scope finalization.
• Up to date with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation.
• Broad knowledge of international trade & shipping terms.
• Broad knowledge of Oil & Gas/Marine/Energy project procurement terms and conditions including warranty requirements.
• Sound knowledge of technical terminology used in an Oil & Gas/Marine/Energy environment.
• Strong background with resolution of procurement issues.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple procurement activities concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and successfully execute tasks in accordance with departmental/project objectives.
• Hands-on experience in MS Excel for complex commercial evaluations.
• Fully trained and knowledgeable with relevant Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Experience

10-15 years experience in buying and Project Procurement management, EPC shipyard, offshore/Oil & Gas industry.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering discipline or equivalent.

Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Materials Management.