JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement / Contracts Manager to ensure the project is executed in accordance with ADNOC Onshore and project procedures and Shareholder expectations. Directly manages Procurement/ Contracts for a high - profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones

• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Developing and managing procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and maintain compliance with organizational and legal requirements.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Monitoring and optimizing procurement budgets to achieve financial efficiency.
• Ensuring contract documentation and procurement processes align with company policies and industry standards.
• Mitigating risks in supply chain operations by identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Work on Procurement Procedures and Work Practices

• Maintain the Project Procurement Execution Plan

• Work with Licensors, Clients, and Wood secrecy agreements

• Update and maintain Project Supplier Lists

• Check that supervised personnel carry out assigned duties in accordance with job descriptions

• Input all progress data to Material Management System and ensure these are up-to-date

• Develop contacts with Suppliers' personnel. Maintain the respect of Suppliers and their representatives by adherence to code of conduct and business ethics, corporate policies, procedures and work practices

• Maintain awareness of the materials supply situation including area sources, price levels and current deliveries. Advise the Commodity Purchasing Manager and / or Manager Purchasing of possible new sources of supply

• When requested contribute to current and projected price and delivery trends

• When requested carry out spare parts co-ordination activities in accordance with the Project Procurement Execution Plan

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering (or similar)

• Minimum 20 years' working experience on Oil and Gas projects

• Project purchasing experience

• Direct purchasing on a global basis

• Ability to prepare negotiation strategies / techniques and participate / lead negotiations

• Good knowledge of project procurement execution (start to finish)

• Good knowledge of Oil and Gas supply chain or related supply chain

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.