Lead Buyer

Job description / Role

Overview / Responsibilities
Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is currently inviting applications for a Lead Buyer with experience in the oil and gas industry for our team in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities
- Manage a small team of buyers and lead an asset team reporting appropriately to the client
- Undertake Procurement of "Long Lead" items including ITB, Evaluation, Purchase Order and Post Order Management
- Support all on-going project Procurement activities as required
- Report to Procurement Manager and assist with any other tasks as required
- Assist in development of project procurement strategy
- Approve bid lists
- Approve tender documents for issue
- Supervise bid receipt, opening and distribution
- Ensure the Procurement Status Report (PSR) is maintained, issued and actively managed to achieve the required planned / forecast dates
- Supervise the resolution of all Wood Supplier claims (example: warranties, defects, performance, etc)
- Ensure the procurement function complete supplier performance reviews
- Ensure timely close-out of all purchase orders
- Preparing supplier performance evaluation and order close out
- Performing all purchasing activity in accordance with the set project purchasing procedure and the purchasing work instructions

Requirements

Skills / Qualifications
- Minimum of 20 years experience in related buying and procurement positions for large EPC projects in the oil and gas industries
- Previous Middle East experience is preferred

Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.