QC Supervisor - Procurement

Role Overview

QC Supervisor - Procurement at Samsung E&A. This role oversees quality control and inspection activities within the procurement function for engineering and construction projects.

Company Overview

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC company providing comprehensive solutions across the plant industry. With 50 years of pioneering experience in the Korean plant industry, the company has successfully delivered numerous projects worldwide and operates as a globally competitive engineering firm. Samsung E&A expands its business across engineering disciplines including Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial, and BIO sectors. The company delivers services spanning feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and O&M based on extensive experience, accumulated technologies, and talented resources.

Role Purpose

To oversee procurement quality control activities, manage inspection teams, prepare inspection assignment packages, ensure compliance with project and client specifications, and coordinate with vendors and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues and support material and equipment delivery aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Oversight and Quality Control

• Oversee procurement quality control inspections and tests on materials and equipment in accordance with Saudi Aramco Technical Specifications, schedule quality requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare Inspection Assignment Packages (IAP) and manage the inspection team.
• Conduct quality surveys and site receiving inspections of materials in coordination with Site MRI's, VID, and vendors.
• Verify that materials and equipment comply with purchase order requirements and are suitable for their intended use.
• Review and expedite inspection release documents from equipment manufacturers to align with the ROS.

Quality Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of procurement quality control activities, including documentation of IAP packages, nonconformances, and corrective actions in accordance with Saudi Aramco's Document Control guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco's Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) Manual and associated procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement and quality control.
• Review and interpret project specifications and standards.
• Prepare inspection reports and identify non-conformances.

Quality Issue Resolution

• Evaluate quality issues with ability to prepare root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive actions.
• Support corrective actions for identified quality issues.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues related to procured materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with other contractors, suppliers, and Saudi Aramco personnel to resolve quality issues and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Vendor Management and Assessment

• Conduct vendor evaluations and pre-qualification assessments in accordance with Saudi Aramco's Vendor Qualification Program (VQP) guidelines.
• Conduct audits and inspections of suppliers and vendors to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with Site MRI's, VID, and vendors regarding concerns arising during site receiving inspection of materials.

Planning and Process Development

• Develop and implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for procurement activities in accordance with Saudi Aramco's QCP guidelines.
• Develop and implement quality control plans for procurement activities, including supplier selection, material inspection, and testing.

Stakeholder Coordination and Support

• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering and construction, to ensure that materials and equipment are delivered on time and meet specifications.
• Attend PIM (Project Interface Meetings).

Team Management

• Manage and train staff responsible for procurement quality control activities.
• Lead team members in quality control inspection activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends and developments in procurement and quality control to continually improve processes and practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree and seven (7) years of experience in inspection, OR high school diploma with ten (10) years of experience in inspection with a minimum of three (3) years directly related to supervision of vendor inspection activities in the contract scope of work or relevant field.
• Well-versed with project specifications and standards and medium to large-sized project experience.
• Experience in oil, gas, petrochemical, or power plants. Aramco experience as PQCS preferred.
• Engineering and construction company working experience as Procurement Inspection Engineer.
• Competency in reviewing ITP, inspection and test procedures, and related documentation.
• Aramco experience is preferable.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in establishing procurement and vendor inspection processes.
• Expert knowledge in key equipment utilized in oil and gas projects.
• Advanced inspection techniques and tools, material testing methods, and documentation.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Familiarity with international standards: ASME SEC II, SEC V, SEC VIII, SEC IX, API 610, API 617, API 650, API 620, API 653, API 510, API 571, API 577, API 574, ASNT SNT TC 1A, and others.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Advanced inspection QC training.
• Knowledge of quality control inspection.

Additional Information

• Accommodation provided.
• Transportation provided.
• Flight tickets provided.
• Medical insurance provided.
• Samsung E&A follows fair and merit-based recruitment practices and does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.