Procurement contractors and subcontractors are buying experts within their companies or organizations supporting the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services. They negotiate with vendors to get the best deals for items and are often involved in managing the process from tracking orders through production and shipping to monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring supplies are available when needed.
In addition, procurement contractors must implement purchasing strategies, maintain positive supplier relationships, evaluate their performance regularly, and actively coordinate with internal teams to ensure their supply needs are met. A high level of business acumen, sales and negotiation skills, and accuracy are therefore demanded in the roles of procurement contractor and subcontractor.
Procurement contracting is the art of purchasing, which is why such contractors are needed in practically every sector where any kind of product, equipment, tools, and services need to be acquired. From manufacturing to construction, and from IT to pharmaceuticals, there are opportunities everywhere for contractors and subcontractors in procurement.
A procurement contractor in the pharmaceutical industry may need to compare pricing for key ingredients for a particular medicine. In the manufacturing industry, a procurement contractor may need to tender and select a company that offers professional cleaning services for industrial spaces.
An Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management, or EPCM contractor is responsible for tendering and establishing contractual agreements with external contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and sub-vendors within the construction management sector.
Regardless of the sector, procurement contractors must know the required products well to know exactly what to procure and become successful in doing so.
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Procurement Officer
Location: South Brisbane
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 3 years
We are seeking someone who is eager to join a dynamic project team and contribute to an exciting mining operation internationally while being based here in Brisbane.
Procurement Manager
Location: Mumbai
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Marketing & Sales
Experience: 4 years
Position: Procurement Manager;YOE: 5 to 7 Years;Contract: On Permanent Role;Location: Mumbai.
Senior Procurement Advisor - Renewable Energy
Location: Brisbane
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 4 years
Key Responsibilities: Principal Contractor Procurement Support: Develop and manage a comprehensive Procurement Management Plan for key project packages. Oversee the contractor procurement relationship, ensuring compliance with established procurement plans. Monitor and report on the contractor's procurement schedule, identifying and implementing process improvements. Conduct regular meetings with contractors to review progress and maintain meticulous records. Provide oversight and governance of subcontracting activities, ensuring alignment with the head contract and minimizing risk exposure. Direct Procurement Support: Develop and manage contracts directly related to the project, including negotiating and executing contracts for goods, services, and works programs. Draft and manage key procurement documents, including tender packs, evaluation tools, and supplier communications. Ensure adherence to procurement timelines and maintain robust record-keeping throughout the contract lifecycle. Broader Procurement Team Contribution: Provide guidance and support to the broader project team on procurement activities. Collaborate on the implementation of procurement transformation initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within procurement processes and systems. Develop detailed reporting tools to monitor and report on procurement progress and pipeline.
Procurement Analyst
Location: Perth
Branche: Mining
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
We have a current opportunity for a Procurement Analyst on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Perth. For further information about this position please apply.
Project Procurement Specialist
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 3 years
Introduction We are currently seeking a Project Procurement specialist for a leading mining client in Vancouver, British Columbia. Reporting to both the Procurement Lead as well as the Project Manager while assigned to a project, the Project Procurement Specialist will utilize and maintain our client's standard project procurement methods, procedures, templates, and systems. The specialist will oversee various stages of the procurement process, including the full lifecycle of contracting and material/ equipment purchasing. Additionally, the role will ensure close coordination with other project services disciplines, project teams, including Project Managers and Directors, and corporate support groups such as Legal and Corporate Risk as needed. Responsibilities As a member of the PDG procurement group, collaborate with the Procurement Lead, Contracts and Procurement Director and project teams. Work as part of the Owner's team to execute procurement activities and oversee the procurement efforts of consultants: Prepare and apply project specific procedures and guidelines for project procurement based on our clients PDG Project Procedures Manual (PPM). Create project procurement plans that incorporates strategic packaging options aligned with the overall project execution plans. Prepare comprehensive procurement documents for the entire project lifecycle, including RFPs, evaluations, LORs, agreements and others necessary materials. Manage purchase orders and/or contracts throughout their entire lifecycle. Design project procurement workflows in accordance with the Project Procedures Manual. Organize regular project procurement meetings, agendas, maintaining actions lists and tracking progress. Ensure that the procurement function of any Project Service Providers comply with relevant policies, industry best practices, and project-specific requirements. Maintain current and up-to-date procurement records throughout the project lifecycle. Assist in evaluating project time and cost claims. Upon project completion, contribute to the development and documentation of historical procurement information and "lessons learned" for future projects. collaborate with legal to compile key supplier Master Services Agreements Assist in developing and maintaining a supplier library, including contact information, corporate overviews, and supplier scorecards. Participate in the development and implementation of new procurement techniques and methods. Perform administrative duties related to procurement as required. Uphold and demonstrate Teck's commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value. Requirements Undergraduate degree in a related field. A minimum 8 years of experience in project procurement with a preference for experience working on major mining and/or process plant project implementation. 1-2 years of hands-on field experience. Strong expertise in contract and order formation, negotiation and change management. Proven knowledge of project management principles, including risk management and change management. Solid understanding and experience in multiple phases of project execution. Ability to identify procurement activities that impact the project's critical path. Strong knowledge of the engineering (EPCM) industry, with the ability to interpret drawings and technical reports (highly desirable). Working knowledge of ERP procurement/purchasing systems. Experience with freight forwarding, logistics, brokerage and quality surveillance. Excellent critical and conceptual thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Executive - Global Procurement
Location: Vadodara
Branche: Machine & Plant Design
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Position: Executive - Global Procurement;YOE: 2 to 5 Years;Contract: On Permanent Rôle ;Location: Halol, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Technical and Strategic Procurement Manager
Location: Wien
Branche: Machine & Equipment Construction
Expertise: Technical
Experience: 3 years
As a procurement specialist, you ensure the smooth flow and processing of order planning for raw materials and merchandise. This includes checking and recording order confirmations. You clarify delivery dates and postponements with suppliers, or file complaints in the event of delivery delays and deal with complaints management. Part of your job is to monitor and optimise stock levels and stock turnover, as well as the master data maintenance in the ERP system.
Maintenance Planner
Location: Arnhem
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 2 years
Als Maintenance Planner en Scheduler ben jij verantwoordelijk voor het efficiënt plannen en schedulen van alle onderhoudsactiviteiten. Je werkt nauw samen met de productie en andere afdelingen om ervoor te zorgen dat alle onderhoudswerkzaamheden tijdig en volgens de hoogste standaarden worden uitgevoerd. Jouw planning zorgt ervoor dat de installaties optimaal blijven presteren en dat onderhoudsbudgetten effectief worden benut. Opstellen van gedetailleerde onderhoudsplannen en planningen. Zorgdragen voor tijdige inkoop van onderhoudsmaterialen en externe diensten. Coördineren van multidisciplinaire onderhoudsteams en externe contractors. Beheer van het technisch magazijn en de voorraad. Optimaliseren van onderhoudsprocessen en aandragen van verbetervoorstellen.
Valves Package Delivery Lead
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Understanding & familiarity of the Project scope and the technical, quality & safety requirements including the applicable regulations, the Project specific Design Basis and philosophies.Ensures full implementation of Project requirements and control deliverables in terms of engineering, quality, schedule & HSE related to the valves package.Collaborate across disciplines (including Process, Structural, Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Quality, HSE and Procurement, etc) to discuss & close pending items to proceed with manufacturing.Drives to obtain all necessary input required for the timely and complete progress of all activities from design, manufacturing, testing, deliveries, pre-commissioning & commissioning. Manage supplier/sub-supplier & supplier deliverables – understanding the deliverables required on the specific stage of manufacturing/testing & ensure they are available & approved as needed.Manage kick-off meetings & pre-Inspection meetings – ensuring they are completed as required & to start manufacturing activities. Full understanding of the challenges associated to the large bore valves manufacturing including design, procurement, sub-Vendors, welding, assembly, testing, handling and preservation.Track Supplier manufacturing schedule & shall be familiar with the pre-requisite & durations of the specific and critical activities.Identify any risks & provide preventive or mitigation actions to ensure contractual deliveries and technical requirements are met.Close follow up of the interfaces between Company, Contractor and Valves Suppliers. Any risk of delay and/or nonconformance shall be immediately reported to the Head of project engineering and mitigations measures shall be proposed. Monitors material acquisition including requisitioning, fabrication, testing and transportation of large bore valves.Liaise as required with Company’s Technical Authorities (TA) and committees, and coordinate any management of change process (MOC) relating to large bore valves.
Construction Supervisor (Electrical)
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Review the project planning and scheduling for projects during the construction phase, identify any construction slippage, and assist in optimizing the contractors’ resources.Review construction method statements, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and endorse red-marked as-built drawings and construction dossiers.Assist in contractors’ mobilization and demobilization.Ensure that safety regulation for contractors, project safety plans and State of Qatar’s environmental regulations are understood and followed by the contractors.Control and endorse work permits for project work.Inspect construction works and materials in accordance with project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).Co-ordinate with concerned parties to resolve routine site issues and refer technical queries to senior construction supervisor.Update daily and weekly construction progress reports for assigned projects and verify contractors’ progress statements for accuracy.Attend weekly progress meetings for assigned projects.Prepare and categorize punch list and ensure that all punch list items are cleared by the contractors.Co-ordinate pre-commissioning activities and assist during commissioning of facilities.Initiate Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCC), Handover Certificate (HOC), Acceptance Certificate (AC), and facilitate the issuance of Project Completion & Discharge Certificates.Assist in the development of Qatari Engineers.Inspect construction works and materials in accordance with project quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs).Co-ordinate with concerned parties to resolve routine site issues and refer technical queries to senior construction supervisor and project engineer.Update daily and weekly construction progress reports for assigned projects and verify contractors’ progress statements for accuracy.
Piping Lead (Offshore Platform)
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Responsible to ensure Contractor deliver a complete Piping engineering deliverables during execution.Ensures the achievement of assigned goals and the fulfillment of the project quality requirements and the contractual obligations.Responsible to review and approval of all piping technical documents (specifications, calculation notes, drawings, etc.) developed by Contractor are in compliance with project scopes and requirements and identify potential risks to project if any.Manage Contractor’s Piping disciplines resources and to ensure work completion on time.Responsible for all model reviews conducted during design developmentProvide technical support to project and coordinate multidiscipline input on piping & layout deliverablesParticipate in various project’s workshop such as Design, Hazardous Operations (HAZOP and HAZID), Constructability reviews, etc.Assists with expectations as required especially Risk Assessment, Facility Design and Construction and Management of ChangeTracking and reporting of lessons learned in defined area of responsibilityWorks in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressuresWorks in a dynamic environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skillsWell established awareness of policies and procedures with high expectations for business controls compliance and to further develop controls to meet changing needs
Head of Completion (CO2 Sequestration)
Location: DOHA
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Focal point for system completion workflow process and system completion database starting from detail engineering to final acceptance, for promoting and implementing of system completion workflow process and system completion database at site, implement system completion observations reporting and monitoring. Lead execution of system completion workflow process and system completion database at site (onshore/ offshore) and keep the team committed to targets defined by the project management.Assist the CO2 Sequestration Project Construction Division Manager in executing Project responsibilities for onshore system completion, offshore system completion and preservation scope of work. Anticipate, prepare and manage all system completion workflow process and system completion database of the Project including system completion and all commissioning procedure, to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget and schedule. Ensure coordination and communication for system completion workflow process with other discipline such as Construction, Project Management, OES, Asset and provide technical support to contractor for quality, safety and planning of the system completion workflow process and execution. Review, approve and implement Commissioning system completion and system Completion Database prepared by Contractor. Ensure Contractor Commissioning submitted all documents as per schedule and timely reviewed and approved in accordance with the contract requirements. Review and propose mitigation for Commissioning aspects of the Risk Management Plan and Monitor the mitigation when defined. Review all Commissioning changes, including justification for cost and schedule impacts, in accordance with the PMOC procedure. Attend to meetings as required, mentor the trainees to develop their project skills and experience while being on site; Maintain a register of lessons learned.
Common procurement contractor responsibilities
Procurement contractors are responsible for performing a range of business purchasing tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting development and implementation of purchasing or sourcing strategies using market and competitive data;
- Coordinating strategic purchasing projects to improve internal business processes that help reduce cycle times and enhance efficiency;
- Implementing supplier strategies and liaising with suppliers on delivery schedules;
- Driving procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets;
- Creating monthly performance reviews and reports;
- Ensuring compliance in all procurement transactions;
- Preparing and administering contracts and purchase orders;
- Reviewing cost and pricing proposals;
- Evaluating vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met;
- Confirming that terms and delivery dates are accurate;
- Evaluating the competence of vendors and reviewing their invoices for accuracy;
- Maintaining a database of vendors' performance and product quality;
- Coordinating with vendors on continuous quality improvement;
- Delivering outputs in compliance with relevant timelines, budget and requirements, and in line with customer needs and demands.
Qualifications for procurement contractors
Procurement or purchase engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 1-3+ years of procurement experience;
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills;
- Quick to grasp core business processes, market demands, and needs;
- Proficiency in using diverse procurement and supply chain management software systems;
- Proven experience in sales and project management;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with suppliers, engineers, and other diverse team members.