PMC Procurement Manager (GAS CAP)

Role Overview

PMC Procurement Manager (GAS CAP) at Wood PLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement manager with extensive FEED experience on high-profile Middle East projects.

Company Overview

Wood PLC is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Across EMEA, the teams provide solutions and expertise to support a growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. Wood is committed to growth and has a strategy centered around building partnerships across three regions: UK, Norway, and the Middle East and Africa.

Role Purpose

Establish and execute comprehensive project procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and delivery targets. Lead sourcing, vendor management, and contract administration for major equipment and materials packages. Monitor procurement schedules and critical milestones while optimizing costs and managing supplier performance to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Establish project procurement plans and strategies.
• Develop and implement the overall project procurement strategy.
• Establish procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules.
• Define sourcing strategies for major equipment, materials, and contracts.
• Align procurement activities with project execution schedules.
• Identify long-lead items and establish procurement priorities.
• Ensure procurement objectives support project delivery milestones.

Procurement Execution

• Develop sourcing and contracting approaches for major packages.
• Oversee preparation and issuance of RFQs, RFPs, and tender packages.
• Review tender documents, commercial terms, and procurement procedures.
• Coordinate technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Recommend contract awards and purchase order placements.
• Ensure timely issuance of RFQs, bid evaluations, and contract awards.

Vendor Management

• Manage vendor prequalification and selection processes.
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and financial stability.
• Maintain approved vendor databases.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Resolve supplier-related commercial and delivery issues.

Schedule and Delivery Management

• Monitor procurement schedules and critical milestones.
• Track critical and long-lead equipment deliveries.
• Track long-lead items to avoid project delays.
• Coordinate with expediting teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery actions.
• Ensure procurement activities support construction and commissioning requirements.

Cost Management and Optimization

• Ensure procurement is executed within approved budgets.
• Analyze vendor quotations and commercial proposals.
• Optimize costs through competitive sourcing and negotiations.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures, and procurement forecasts.
• Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.

Risk and Support

• Identify procurement risks and mitigation measures.
• Support achievement of project delivery targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and supply chain.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in a procurement role within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in detailed design engineering for offshore oil and gas facilities, including topsides, jackets, modules, platforms, and brownfield modifications.
• Prior experience within a central engineering or shared services environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound understanding of international codes and standards, including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards.
• Strong coordination skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects.
• Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Medical Insurance: Covers inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Company-provided life assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity: All employees are eligible for an end of service benefit in line with UAE Labor Law.
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award: Recognition at 5-year service milestones celebrating commitment and loyalty.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: Access to experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy: Community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Wood is an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business and welcomes all talented individuals to apply.