Procurement Lead – Anchorage, AK

Job Description: Responsible for performing Supply Management tasks in accordance with industry standard basic practices and techniques. Procurement Specialist may also perform a variety of other Supply Management Functions as required to support procurement activities for assigned projects.
* This position is a full time, non-rotational position located at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage
** This position qualifies for the NANA Worley employee referral program, available only to current NANA Worley employees
* Responsibilities:

• Leading strategic planning initiatives for all procurement related issues.
• Development implementation and monitoring of procurement practice standards and procedures.
• Assist in the development of and overall management of Project Procurement plans.
• Ensure HSE considerations are applied, where appropriate, in the Procurement process.
• Ensure best practice, continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned are commonly shared amongst the Procurement team members.
• Set clear directions and expectations for the Procurement team members to ensure that the customers’ needs and expectations are fully satisfied.
• Ensure that the customer’s Procurement requirements and concerns and the needs of multiple stakeholders are being identified and managed.
• Attend client meetings as a key member of the project management team.
• Works with Project Managers, Engineering, Project Controls and HSE to ensure the project is set up and executed in full compliance with all the Procurement requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication within the department and throughout the organization including the communication of the Company’s business strategy and success on a regular basis.
• Keeps project manager/engineer up-to-date on staff availability, staff schedules and planned absences.
• Represents organization with major customers, shareholders and the public.
• Provide advice on commercial and legal aspects of Procurement to the Project Managers.
• Provide advice on Procurement processes, procedures, guidelines and systems to the Project Managers.
• Ensures compliance with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Promotes and upholds ethical business practices.
• Prepares project reports for management, client or others.
• Updates Sr. Management on project successes and obstacles.
• Elevates matters of prioritization and conflict resolution when necessary to Senior Management.
• Maintains effective communications and coordination between the client and the Procurement team to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Identifies and conveys scope and scope changes, schedule and schedule changes to procurement team, project team, support groups and all involved Department Heads.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Technical and/or Legal from an accredited university.
• Minimum five (5) years industry related experience. Experience must include strategy, negotiation, establishment and management of complex contractual arrangements for major development projects.
• Experience must include Oil & gas industry specific training and working knowledge.
• Active member in supply chain management or related associations preferred.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information;

Collects and researches data;

Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

Designs workflows and procedures.

Design Generates creative solutions;

Translates concepts and information into images;

Uses feedback to modify designs;

Applies design principles;

Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;

Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;

Pursues training and development opportunities;

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Focuses on solving conflict, not…