CCL are currently seeking a Procurement Team Leader for a rotational job in Iraq.  The ideal candidate should have experience working with O&G operators across the middle east.

Location: Iraq

Type of Contract: Permanent (rotational)

Key duties will include:

• Leads the Procurement department.
• Supports the company's Procurement department activities including, but not limited to the full tendering cycle from initial prequalification through to final delivery of the goods, plus resolving any warranty issues and due diligence processes.
• Identifies opportunities to maximize savings by implementing long-term framework agreements with suitable suppliers.
• Liaises with other departments for the coordinated issuance of tenders and evaluation processes.
• Ensures compliance with the company and MNR policies and procedures.
• Develops and strengthens the capability of the Procurement department to meet international standards.
• Ensures that all Procurement department documentation is transparent, managed, and in compliance with the company's procedures to safeguard scrutiny under audit.
• Manages effective use of database and filing systems to retain and have available all documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepares weekly reports and informs the company's management on Procurement department-related activities as required.
• Directs Procurement team in delivering value to the business and mitigation of risk through the procurement lifecycle, including effective planning, sourcing, and management.
• Continuously monitors Procurement team performance against agreed KPIs.
• Identifies and develops opportunities to encourage the use of local suppliers for the provision of goods.
• Manages and develops procurement strategies to meet business requirements which maximize and protect value.
• Provides clear, coherent, and effective management processes from requisition through to contract close out.
• Actively seeks opportunities to drive cost reduction and savings in all aspects of company spending.

Requirements

• Minimum (15) years of experience supporting oil company operations in a procurement management role, preferably for an international oil company, Middle East experience is an advantage.
• Experience in formulating and negotiating framework agreements with suppliers for the provision of goods required for Oil Production Operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage staff.
• Substantive proven experience across all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, including resolution of contractual disputes.
• Strong legal and commercial acumen.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good analytical skills.
• High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
• Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.