Procurement Specialist in Doha: Profession with future

Qatar, Doha, .

Fulltime: 60 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: 13 January 2025

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Introduction

Follows and expedite all Contractor procurement activities for the Compression including the LLI. Works to assure a Procurement & Materials program that meets the needs of the project, is cost-effective, expedient, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensures that all Procurement & Materials requirements for the Project are met, and that the requirements of the Contract in respect of procurement and materials are complied with by the Contractor.
Responsible for expediting and delivery of critical procurement items including CPY novated materials and provide timely feedback to management on potential delays and propose mitigation measures.
Major challenges of this role are (1) understanding the key project drivers to ensure delivery within the agreed timeframe (2) operating in a pressure environment with short deadlines to complete activities and/or assessments related to procurement management.

About this role

Establish and maintain alignment with the PMT on project procurement needs, objectives and requirements
Establish compliance with project procurement processes and procedures
Establish project coordination procedures for procurement, and oversee the development of other coordination procedure
Review Contractor’s procurement procedures and processes.
Execute Procurement Plans that support the project’s goals and objectives
Work with Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans (seek input from Project Sourcing Specialists as appropriate).
Review and implement Contractor’s Purchasing and Materials Management plans including plans for purchase of spare parts and for purchase of bulk materials.
Develop Closeout and Materials Reconciliation plan
Communicate with PMT on project procurement activities, progress and issues
Liaise for management of AVL and COMP3 PVL. Assist Contractor in evaluating prospective key vendors
Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of PMT (Engineering, Construction and Source Inspection Coordinator) during execution
Advise PMT of procurement issues and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
Review Contractor’s staffing plans to optimize use of manpower.
Ensure Contractor’s compliance to approved contractor procedures and prime contract coordination procedures
Review and modify, as necessary, Contractor’s purchasing and contracting documents to ensure compliance with Company’s requirements including scope, delivery, terms and conditions of the contract and cost for reimbursable procurement and / or subcontracts
Review Contractor’s compliance with Company’s prevention of information brokering and business ethics guidelines
Ensure procurement documents produced by Contractor are of acceptable quality (complete, clear)
Ensure that technical documentation related to procurement is reviewed promptly by Company engineering team, shall expedite the advanced review critical documents and queries where necessary
Engage with Supply in preparation, approval and issuance of the change order(s) related with price adjustment procurement
Plan for effective use of Contractor’s materials management system
Ensure Contractor effectively manages procurement interfaces
Appraise Contractor’s performance and enhance as appropriate
Resolve any materials-related claims
Cooperate with IPR and audit teams with respect to procurement
Ensure orderly turnover of project (with regards to procurement) to the operating organization
Provide Spare Parts (including capital and operational spares) coordination for the project
Interface with Lead of Procurement for planning, processes, expectations and to align synergies for overall Spare Parts coordination
Provide oversight of the EPCM spare parts related activities including obtaining the Required Spare Parts List (RSPL) data.
Understand the schedule and identify key interface points. Ensure the delivery of all packages, equipment and material is performed in line with the project schedule, the Company approved vendor list and Company technical requirements.
Establish and implement plan for spare parts management and coordinate spares acquisition process
Work issues as appropriate to ensure materials and equipment are received at needed location on schedule
Provide subcontracting administration support required
Reinforce and support Compression procurement teams as and when necessary
Document all Lessons Learned through various stages of procurement process

Is this you?

Bachelor degree preferred
5-10 years’ experience in a procurement management environment, within Major Projects preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to monitor Contractor purchasing activities including track/monitor key equipment and material purchases. Must be a self-starter and able to work in a lean organization
Computer literacy (MS Office) including working knowledge of business software programs, networking and SAP.