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Job Description:
The Procurement Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2, FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the project execution phase. The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes.
The Procurement Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering/ construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule. The Procurement Manager is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle which includes materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
- Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and templates/documents to be used on the project.
- Responsible for the entire Procurement cycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage.
- Provides inputs for Project reporting as required.
- Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement cycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner.
- Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy).
- Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time.
- Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified and preventive or corrective actions are taken.
- Performs continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures.
- Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across all procurement disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment.
- Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo, identifies and resolves all issues within the team.
- Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues.
- Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof.
- Provides reporting and updates to the Client, the Project Manager and the Procurement Hub Lead on a regular basis.
- Plans, controls and Monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule.
- Ensures functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract issues, during contract administration and closeout.
- Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management.
- Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management systems and Document Management Systems.
- Where required, performs site visit to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project; maintains a presence both on site and home/execution office. In specific cases, a Site Procurement Manager may be based at site during the construction phase.
What makes this Special:
Our Client is a leading EPCM with a strong presence in the Mining, Oil& Gas and Energy market and due to rapid growth, they are seeking a Project Procurement Manager with 15 + years experience leading a procurement group. The right individual must have a reliable background in EPC Project Procurement.
Requirement or Qualifications:
Essential
- Extensive experience in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in a management role
- Contracts/Legal related training as well as general project and management related training
- Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
- Proficient negotiation skills
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes which includes both materials and contract management and corporate governance principles
- Knowledge and understanding of the local environment and contractors
- Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies
- Proven managerial skills
- Experience in dispute resolution techniques and their applications
- Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders
- Experience in using, developing and implementing procurement reporting tools
- Project management knowledge.
Preferred
- An appropriate tertiary qualification will be highly regarded
