Procurement & Sourcing, Sr. Manager

Duties & Responsibilities (shall include but not be limited to):

• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer department satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.
• Participate in the development of all departments annual demand forecasts and identify implications of such forecasts.
• Develop category management strategies for drilling and completions categories and sub-categories, considering both the internal requirements and supply market conditions.
• Develop category workbooks and procurement strategies to be implemented over the next 3 years and present these strategies to key stakeholders and management.
• Ensure the category strategies comply with legal requirements and company policies, value assurance frameworks and business principles.
• Prioritize strategic sourcing activities for the categories/sub-categories and lead the execution of these activities (implementing the category strategies), including supply market engagement, preparation of RFP/RFX, evaluation of responses, negotiations, and development of strategic agreements.
• Develop segmented supplier relationship engagement models for suppliers, monitor supplier/category performance, and engage with suppliers to improve performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with major contractors and suppliers, leveraging such relationships with relevant markets to provide current and insightful market intelligence.
• Coordinate with business users, technical proponents, and other Supply Chain functions to ensure that the maximum value is obtained from the categories.
• Ensure alignment of category strategies at the corporate level and a unified approach to market for strategic categories while utilizing the Sr. Manager extensive knowledge and experience to ensure that ARO implements a cost-efficient and effective category management function.
• Utilize spend data to categorize and develop category strategies for the mid-range commodities assigned, which includes confirming user requirements, understanding the supply markets for the category, developing, and executing sourcing strategy (RFP, RFI etc.).
• Oversee and master database of qualified suppliers per category by working with Operations in determining supplier value-added capabilities.
• Learn the suppliers and the markets impacting the suppliers, learns the internal and external cost and value drivers.
• Leads the sourcing team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Directs and coordinates strategic sourcing functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and services needed to meet the changing levels of operation demand.
• Responsible to routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operation or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in managing procurement programs for projects.
• Has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constrained environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in supervising tendering and contracts, preparation, and administration of materials.
• Experience on supervising large-scale oil/gas, drilling, petrochemicals projects, operations, and services.