Procurement Lead

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, the Procurement Lead will provide strategic procurement support across our business functions, managing the end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay process. This role combines operational excellence with strategic supplier relationship management in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Ensure timely supply of services, goods and materials to support business operations.
• Implement and maintain compliance with all procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage the procure‑to‑pay cycle, including processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, and managing spot purchases.
• Apply ABC analysis to optimize procurement activities.

• Lead tendering processes for services, projects, materials and equipment, focusing on technical requirements and Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Conduct vendor market research and develop strategies for key tenders.
• Create vendor shortlists and manage RFP/RFQ processes.
• Develop and maintain the procurement plan in alignment with business objectives.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Initiate and coordinate vendor qualification (KYC) processes with the compliance team.
• Monitor supplier performance, including compliance, disputes, invoicing, and warranty issues.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and benchmarking exercises.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams in contract negotiations.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives across technical requirements, volumes, vendor diversification, and pricing.
• Liaise with Legal for drafting and approval of contract terms and conditions.
• Demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities.

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs including savings, OTIF (On‑Time In‑Full) and P2P cycle time.
• Analyze high levels of data to drive procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance on supplier payment terms.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership optimization initiatives.

• Education – Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business‑related discipline;
  Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Experience – Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience; 2‑3 years in a management role or 4+ years in a senior operations/supply‑chain specialist position. Oil & Gas industry experience required. Ownership of end‑to‑end P2P cycle, experience in RFQ, RFP tender processes, and commercial evaluation. Responsible for supplier selection and contract negotiation. Exposure to dispute handling.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Navision preferred). Strong data analysis capabilities. Solid understanding of legal matters relating to procurement. Excellent negotiation and project management skills.
• Personal Attributes – Mature leader with experience handling difficult conversations. Team‑oriented problem solver with outstanding communication and persuasive skills. Demonstrates integrity and ethics. Flexible with a “can‑do” positive outlook. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Language Requirements – Proficient English required (written and verbal).

• Internal:
  Terminal Manager, Finance Department, Regional / Global Procurement Manager, Maintenance Lead, Operations Lead, Regional Management.
• External:
  Vendors and Suppliers.