Division Procurement Manager (O&G)

Role Overview

Division Procurement Manager for an Oil and Gas project at Archirodon Group N.V, based in the Dubai office with weekly visits to site.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor with over fifty years of experience executing complex projects worldwide in Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security sectors. The company operates globally and is recognized for reliability, superior performance standards and delivery of major projects.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the overall management of procurement activities—costs, time and quality—and supervision of Procurement, Subcontract, Expediting and Logistics disciplines throughout project execution from commencement through completion and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Establish in agreement with the Project Manager the Procurement Execution Plan and Logistic Plan detailing project organization and strategy for critical procurement items, works or services.
• Establish and manage the Project Procurement Plan and Procurement Tracking Schedule including organization of interface with other disciplines to plan and monitor all coming activities and schedule updates.
• Implement and drive procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage the preparation of the Project Vendor List considering Client requirements.
• Conclude vendor selection based on technical, commercial and risk assessment criteria in coordination with the Project Manager and in accordance with Contractor's Procurement policies and Main Contract requirements.
• Ensure proper negotiation with vendors regarding terms and conditions, schedule and commercial aspects.
• Conduct commercial evaluation and selection of vendors.
• Ensure proper contracts and agreements finalization and contract follow-up.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors.

Procurement Execution & Coordination

• Organize and execute procurement activities for materials, services and subcontracts to provide effective and efficient services meeting Project and Client needs.
• Coordinate procurement activities from the issue of Material Requisitions up to delivery of materials at the Project and assure vendor assistance during Construction and Commissioning activities.
• Coordinate the Expediting team and ensure material delivery in full compliance with the agreement and project requirements.
• Coordinate, lead and supervise all logistics activities.

Compliance & Control

• Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions within the team.
• Monitor compliance with Procurement Procedures and Client Contractual requirements.
• Analyze areas of concern for procurement-related activities, identify risks and impacts on project execution and suggest possible solutions and corrective actions.

Stakeholder & Internal Interface Management

• Ensure close, continuous and efficient interface with Engineering, Project Control, Construction, Quality and Stores departments.
• Participate in Client interface meetings for any procurement subject matters.

Reporting & Team Development

• Issue Procurement Reports for the Project Management Team and Client.
• Train team on effective procurement processes and strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Overall ten years' experience in a related field.
• Previous experience with projects in the Middle East is welcomed.
• Experience in EPC projects above USD 50M with ADNOC or equivalent is a must.
• Previous experience in large Oil and Gas projects is required.
• Previous experience leading and managing a team of a minimum of five to six people.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication and cooperation skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and manage reporting at Project and Division level with people of various cultures and nationalities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and related software.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information

• High mobility and willingness to travel between home base office and project site required.
• Expat package offered.
• Background check may be carried out depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level.
• Application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.
• Candidates will be contacted only if shortlisted for an interview.