Procurement Manager

Abu Dhabi
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Category: Supply ChainJob Description:Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a proven track record in overseeing the procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality supply chain management for project success for a high-profile client.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5 year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

Achieving the best value for money through strategic procurement processes.
Ensuring that materials, equipment, and services are procured and delivered as per the project schedule.
Maintaining high standards of quality by sourcing from reliable vendors and adhering to specifications.
Identifying and managing risks in procurement contracts and supply chains.
Adhering to relevant regulations, standards, and project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities:Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Work on Procurement Procedures and Work Practices
Maintain the Project Procurement Execution Plan
Work with Licensors, Clients, and Wood secrecy agreements
Update and maintain Project Supplier Lists
Check that supervised personnel carry out assigned duties in accordance with job descriptions
Input all progress data to Material Management System and ensure these are up-to-date
Develop contacts with Suppliers' personnel. Maintain the respect of Suppliers and their representatives by adherence to code of conduct and business ethics, corporate policies, procedures and work practices
Maintain awareness of the materials supply situation including area sources, price levels and current deliveries. Advise the Commodity Purchasing Manager and / or Manager Purchasing of possible new sources of supply
When requested contribute to current and projected price and delivery trends
When requested carry out spare parts co-ordination activities in accordance with the Project Procurement Execution Plan
Manages, directs, and supports others engaged in the full range of supply chain activities, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and relevant reporting requirements.
Accountable for the successful set up and delivery of all project supply chain processes, procedures, and activities.
Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
Prepare and issue the project specific procurement execution plan and/or contracting strategy, and contract schedule in line with project scope including the application and association of computerized systems
Establish and manage the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the project manager.
Establish and chair regular PSR meetings with client, procurement, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables are being maintained

Qualifications:Skills And QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.Expected:

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering (or similar)
Minimum 20 years' working experience on Oil and Gas projects
Project purchasing experience
Direct purchasing on a global basis
Ability to prepare negotiation strategies / techniques and participate / lead negotiations
Good knowledge of project procurement execution (start to finish)
Good knowledge of Oil and Gas supply chain or related supply chain

About Us: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 StatementWe 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.

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