JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for Senior Procurement Specialist position to join our office in Muscat, Oman for FEED project.
Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) whilst opportunities are being fully determined.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Purpose:

Plan, organize and execute oneself and through delegation and coaching the full sourcing process for material and services in order to achieve established short and long term smooth running of the procurement deliveries with respect to meeting customers' demand and considering on time delivery, required quality and within budget constraints to meet project schedule and early production.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support Procurement Lead on prompt advice on Company procedures, commercial issues and highlighting areas of concern with proposed solutions in order to cater for the worst scenario and ensure smooth execution of projects
• Ensure delivery of all cost saving initiatives identified and implemented by Company
• Provide input to weekly procurement progress report and attend weekly progress review meetings, as required
• Independently manage, implement and monitor work programmes pertinent to overall procurement tasks within the areas of responsibility and liaise with customers, contractors, vendors and team members to ensure timely delivery of KPIs
• Advice and support FEED Office and Client team on overall processes on (high risk complex tenders/ contracts/agreements) by giving prompt advice on contractual issues, Company procedures and commercial issues and highlighting areas of concerns with proposed solutions in order to cater for the worst scenario and ensure smooth execution of projects
• Keep track of vendors' performance and delivery of right materials and the management of controls to steer projects to successful completion
• Streamline processes and controls to FEED Office Procurement portfolio including business performance reviews in order to meet project schedules and highlight inconsistencies and propose improvement and way forward on POs in order to enhance deliveries of future procurement strategies and compliances
• Manage and assist Buyers in execution of purchasing duties & responsibilities, as required
• Manage SAP Co-ordinator / Materials Co-ordinator for SAP network, PR creation and PR release
• Review the Vendor's weekly progress reports for Long Lead Items/ MR items and attend weekly/ bi-weekly meetings with Vendors, as required
• Attend Purchase Order kick-off meetings or designate alternate to attend
• Ensure that the right material and quantities are ordered/ procured as per latest Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and Material Requisitions
• Assist Buyer/s and Material Coordinator for the acquisition of Surplus stocks from PDO warehouse/s
• Provide necessary coaching to Buyers, Expeditors and SAP/ Material Coordinator/s and impart knowledge to the team in order for the team to improve performance, build their competence level and meet all operational expected targets
• Spot and promote ICV leverage to applicable product suppliers and service providers
• Liaise with Expeditors to keep track of Vendor's performance and delivery of right materials and the management of controls to steer projects to successful completion
• Act as an interface between end user (Construction Contractor) and supplier for any discrepancies in the quality, quantity or type of material ordered and ensure that the right items are delivered in right quantity at the right time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of experience in Procurement or equivalent field (preferably in Oil & Gas industry)
• 6 years FEED experience
• Good knowledge of material specifications, MESC codes & standards, DEP / Company standards, International codes & standards, etc. and warehouse practices
• Working knowledge of procurement and inventory management activities
• Extensive knowledge and usage of ERP system (SAP) related to Procurement and Inventory management Processes
• Working and delivering in a multi-cultural environment

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We 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.