Procurement Coordinator

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Oversee contractor’s procurement team - procurement, expediting, inspection and logistics during the execution of the project to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Oversee all project procurement activities - monitor and report progress, prepare procurement status report to project management team.

Expediting contractor for long lead and critical items (LLI).

Work with the company’s engineering and QA/QC department on vendor evaluation and selection criteria and participate in vendor audits if necessary.

Evaluate vendor performance during the execution of the project and set up resolution for procurement-related issues in a timely manner.

Ensure that the contractor supports the development and implementation of project HSE and QA/QC processes and procedures in close coordination with the project management team and QHSE department to achieve safe and successful execution of the project and with materials and services that meet project requirements.

Participate in risk assessment and identify risk areas and mitigation measures.

Problem-solving and crisis management.

Coordinate and support other departments – QA/QC, engineering, construction and commissioning where necessary.

Implement the elements of the management system applicable to your function.

Undertake familiarization with project and discipline-specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements.

Familiar with international codes, standards and regulations (e.g. INCOTERMS, Shell DEPs, etc.).

Requirements

• Engineering and/or business degree and/or diploma.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry in multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
• Preferably having formal training in supply chain, logistics, and membership with a recognized chartered or other professional institution.
• 12 years of experience as a degree holder or 15 years of experience as a diploma holder in a similar position in the oil & gas sector.
• Experience in GCC is desirable.
• Previous experience supervising and managing EPC contractor is required.
• Previous experience in a project management role is required.
• Previous working experience with Chinese companies as well as proficiency in the Chinese knowledge is a plus.
• The candidate should have sound working knowledge of materials for offshore platforms and subsea pipelines.
• In-depth understanding of EPC engineering, procurement, expediting, inspection and logistics, construction, commissioning, etc.
• In-depth schedule development and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to resolve complex problems that have implications beyond procurement.
• Duties are normally complex and vary and require the ability to work well with contractor personnel as part of a company team and colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.