Procurement Engineer (Buyer)

Procurement Operations:

• Support the procurement of goods and services for operational expenses (OPEX) in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Execute all steps in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process, including Request, Approve, Order, Expedite, and Receive, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations, performance, and relationship management
• To manage and to coordinate requests for technical changes in liaison with the Engineering team during technical bid evaluation.
• To ensure confidentiality of all the technical, contractual and commercial documentation produced (whatever its support) as applicable

ERP and Systems Management:

• Effectively utilize the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and act as the key user for OCS or other procurement-related platforms.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of data for seamless tracking, reporting, and process optimization.

Contract Management:

• Administered and maintained procurement contracts, ensuring visibility, availability, and proper documentation of contract updates.
• Prepare and manage the qualification process leading to the selection of suppliers and their inclusion in Company’s and /or Project approved vendor list (selection of potential suppliers, development of questionnaire, ranking of potential suppliers, ESG compliance)
• Lead RFQ creation and contract management (cost, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs, etc.) Preparation of Commerical Bid Evaluation for internal stakeholder review and approval

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Support the Manager of Supply & Procurement (S&P) in managing the supplier base, including supplier evaluations, performance measurements, and documentation updates as part of the Supplier Management Program.
• Identify new potential suppliers and develop suppliers. This includes starts up. Keep up to date on market trends and technology advancement
• To manage during the clarification phase, all aspects related to the vendors evaluation (clarification meetings / answer to clarification requests / issue of clarification requests / answer to technical queries / exemption requests…), and participate as appropriate to the negotiations with bidders

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

• Periodically measure and analyze procurement processes, focusing on global and local KPIs such as P2P cycle times, cost savings, contractor safety, and procurement efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss recommendations for process and performance improvement.
• To timely report to the procurement manager and /or stakeholder, highlighting progress and encountered areas of concern impact of procurement critical equipment on project schedule
• Strategic Initiatives:
• Contribute to developing, utilising, and promoting Supply & Procurement technology and systems to enhance decision-making and reporting.
• Support initiatives to improve procurement strategies, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain operations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist the Manager of S&P with ad-hoc tasks or projects related to procurement and supply chain management.
• To follow up procurement activities for LLIs and main critical items including expediting and inspection, in accordance with Project Contractual documentation.
• To accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour with regard to QHSE rules & requirements and for implementing QHSE rules within his /or her area of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience acquired in Oil & Gas or energy projects and related to procurement activities for onshore or offshore projects (is a plus)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
• Background in Quantity Surveying or prior experience in the oil and gas sector (Preferred).
• Effective presentation and results oriented with growth mindset
• Well organized, Meticulously Strong problem-solving skills and Sound decision-making abilities.

Procurement Operations:

• Support the procurement of goods and services for operational expenses (OPEX) in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Execute all steps in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process, including Request, Approve, Order, Expedite, and Receive, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations, performance, and relationship management
• To manage and to coordinate requests for technical changes in liaison with the Engineering team during technical bid evaluation.
• To ensure confidentiality of all the technical, contractual and commercial documentation produced (whatever its support) as applicable

ERP and Systems Management:

• Effectively utilize the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and act as the key user for OCS or other procurement-related platforms.
• Ensure accurate and timely input of data for seamless tracking, reporting, and process optimization.

Contract Management:

• Administered and maintained procurement contracts, ensuring visibility, availability, and proper documentation of contract updates.
• Prepare and manage the qualification process leading to the selection of suppliers and their inclusion in Company’s and /or Project approved vendor list (selection of potential suppliers, development of questionnaire, ranking of potential suppliers, ESG compliance)
• Lead RFQ creation and contract management (cost, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs, etc.) Preparation of Commerical Bid Evaluation for internal stakeholder review and approval

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Support the Manager of Supply & Procurement (S&P) in managing the supplier base, including supplier evaluations, performance measurements, and documentation updates as part of the Supplier Management Program.
• Identify new potential suppliers and develop suppliers. This includes starts up. Keep up to date on market trends and technology advancement
• To manage during the clarification phase, all aspects related to the vendors evaluation (clarification meetings / answer to clarification requests / issue of clarification requests / answer to technical queries / exemption requests…), and participate as appropriate to the negotiations with bidders

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

• Periodically measure and analyze procurement processes, focusing on global and local KPIs such as P2P cycle times, cost savings, contractor safety, and procurement efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss recommendations for process and performance improvement.
• To timely report to the procurement manager and /or stakeholder, highlighting progress and encountered areas of concern impact of procurement critical equipment on project schedule
• Strategic Initiatives:
• Contribute to developing, utilising, and promoting Supply & Procurement technology and systems to enhance decision-making and reporting.
• Support initiatives to improve procurement strategies, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain operations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist the Manager of S&P with ad-hoc tasks or projects related to procurement and supply chain management.
• To follow up procurement activities for LLIs and main critical items including expediting and inspection, in accordance with Project Contractual documentation.
• To accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour with regard to QHSE rules & requirements and for implementing QHSE rules within his /or her area of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience acquired in Oil & Gas or energy projects and related to procurement activities for onshore or offshore projects (is a plus)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
• Background in Quantity Surveying or prior experience in the oil and gas sector (Preferred).
• Effective presentation and results oriented with growth mindset
• Well organized, Meticulously Strong problem-solving skills and Sound decision-making abilities.