Area Project Procurement Manager

Purpose

• As Area Project Procurement Manager, you oversee procurement activities for a designated area of the project. Your role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services required for your scope, closely coordinating with the overall Project Procurement Manager to align with broader project objectives.

Responsibilities

• · Develop Area-Specific Procurement Strategies: You formulate procurement plans and sourcing strategies tailored to your area’s project needs, supplier selection, and negotiation approaches.
• · Collaboration with Project Teams: You work closely with the Area Project Manager and Engineering teams to understand specific requirements, timelines, and milestones, ensuring procurement activities align with the overall project plan.
• · Supplier and Market Evaluation: You lead the area project procurement team in conducting market research, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses, identifying optimal vendors for the assigned project area, in liaison with the Category Management team as required.
• · Contract Negotiation and Management: You negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers, focusing on cost savings, quality assurance, and risk mitigation for your scope of work. You liaise with the Category Management team as required.
• · Supplier Performance Monitoring: You track supplier performance and compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and promptly addressing any issues affecting the project scope under your responsibility
• · Reporting and Compliance: Provide regular updates to the overall Project Procurement Manager and Area Project Manager on procurement status, costs savings, and potential risks. You ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and company policies for your scope/area.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• · Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within large-scale projects in the Oil and Gas industry.
• · Strong negotiation skills and experience managing area-specific or partial project scopes.
• · Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams.· Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite.
• · Knowledge of industry regulations and standards

Functional Competencies