Project Procurement Manager- Air Products, Khobar, KSA

 Project Procurement Manager- Air Products, Khobar, KSA


POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading procurement of materials, equipment, and services for capital projects executed by Global Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology and Equipment (GEMTE). The Project Procurement Manager is charged with the efficient and effective material control of the project equipment and materials from planning through sourcing, expediting, inspection, transport, and receipt. Measures of success are buying below budget and delivering on schedule to the required quality. The Project Procurement Manager is expected to develop competitive sourcing strategies, actively engage suppliers, professionally negotiate purchase orders, and resolve performance issues.

This position manages supplier relationships to ensure alignment with project strategy and goals.  This position challenges technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost-effective solutions. Strong planning, project management, cost control, sourcing, communication, and negotiating skills are required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Project Procurement Manager is expected to:
 

    Act as single point of contact between the Procurement team and the Project Execution team
    Direct the Procurement team and work closely with the Project Manager to successfully plan and execute the Capital Procurement scope within GEMTE Capital projects.
    Develop Project Procurement Strategy aligned with overall Project Execution Strategy
    Compile and maintain Project Material Registry to plan and track equipment and material status
    Prepare and issue enquiries, requisitions, and purchase orders according to project schedule
    Negotiate with Suppliers to obtain globally competitive price, delivery, and contract terms
    Author Bid Tab evaluations and Sole Source justifications
    Run and analyze material status reports, and communicate risks and problem areas to Project Manager on regular basis.
    Liase frequently with Expeditors, Inspection Leads, and Transportation Specialists
    Lead timely resolution of escalated supplier issues
    Maintain Commercial interface with Suppliers.  Manage warranty claims, backcharges, and liquidated damages
    Manage budget for Capital Procurement scope of the project, including the equipment/materials costs as well as the Procurement hours expended
    Work with cross-functional team to manage supplier qualification status and performance
    Monitor global market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.


 
SKILLS
 

    Strong project management and planning skills.
    Ability to communicate effectively and work with internal and external customers.
    Strong influencing, communication and facilitative skills.
    Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals.
    Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills.
    Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies and procurement work processes.
    Sense of ownership and urgency.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 

    Bachelor’s Degree or higher, in Engineering or Business Management.
    15 years experience in Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project environment.
    Experience in issuance and managing execution of requisitions/purchase orders for material, equipment, and services.
    EPC experience.
    Accreditation from Supply Chain industry organization (i.e. MCIPS, CPSM).
    Knowledge of commercial purchasing procedures and practice, including aspects of negotiation and contract law.
    Familiar with SAP and SmartPlant Materials.
    Industrial Gas industry experience.

 
COMPETENCIES
 
 
Adaptability    Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Customer Loyalty    Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Communication    Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.  Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement    Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning    Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Contributing to Team Success     Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Initiating Action    Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Managing Work (Includes Time Management)    Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
 
Work Standards    Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.



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