Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Handle and oversee Materials Management functions for Category projects. Responsible for providing Materials Management Support to Teams.
• Execute Material Management activities, provide technical guidance, leadership and strategic direction to project teams.
• Execute Procurement and Materials Management activities across and with LNG supply function.
• Procurement and Materials Management support for all on-going projects including shut down projects.
• Provide pre-gate 2 support to FDE/PED teams for finalizing the Project Procurement strategies, provide budgetary offers/ delivery schedules for long lead items from vendors in preparation and finalization of project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Review and approval of Contractors Procurement and Materials management process and procedures.
• Supervision of SAP-BOM update activities for projects as per Project close out requirements.
• Project / Shut down Materials tracking and monitoring to ensure that materials are delivered to meet the required-on site dates as per the agreed project timeline.
• Management of PED Surplus materials inventory, Management of Blinding material for all on-going projects and shut down projects.
• Procurement of long lead project materials through LNG Purchasing, Review and approval of project materials re-conciliation reports, Coordination with QA/QC, Warehouse and Contractors for material inspections.
• Custodian of Preferred Vendor list (PVL) responsible for regular update based on regular Vendor prequalification approvals.
• Supervise the work carried out by Materials coordinators in line with their roles and responsibilities.

• Sc. Degree in Engineering as a minimum.
• Optional - Relevant Certification in Material Management.
• 10 years plus Materials Management experience in the Oil & Gas industry in a similar role.
• Direct involvement in leading Materials Management of brownfield projects in Oil & Gas Industry.
• Knowledge and experience of change management practices and techniques particularly in the area of behavioral change.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization.
• Experience in SAP MM Module including all Procurement, Expediting and Logistics Management functions.
• Experience in Vendor development roles including pre-qualification activities.
• All of the following are desired competencies:
  Project Procurement and Materials Management, SAP MM Module, Supply Standards, Supply Tools, Project Management, Logistic Management, Supply Processes Management, Commercial Awareness, Risk Management, Management of Teams, Chairing of meetings, facilitation, presentation, report writing, coaching and mentoring.

• Salary:
  • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance

• Work Schedule:
  • 8 Hours / 5 Days

• Duration:
  • 2 years, with possible extension

• Location:
  • Qatar