Package Manager / USA

POSITION TITLE:  Package Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION:  Houston, TX

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas industry. Our client, a Major Offshore EPC Company, is looking to hire a Project Manager for a permanent position based in Houston, TX.

The Package Manager (PKM) is the front-line of the Supply Chain activities within the project and is responsible for delivering the package to meet project requirements in terms of safety, budget, schedule and quality.          
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understand the technical requirements of the package by liaising with Package Engineer (PKE) accordingly
• Set-up the package by collecting lessons learned, multi-disciplinary input and defining package
• gates and planning accordingly
• Develop the Package Procurement Strategy in accordance with Project Procurement Strategy (PPS), and incorporating lessons learned and input from Category Managers
• Ensure that the tactical management of the procurement process is conducted  appropriately (RFQ preparation, bid clarification meeting, negotiation, vendor selection, recommendation to purchase) and in full compliance with Company working procedures
• Measure realized savings for the package arising from the implementation of the procurement category strategy as defined in the PPS
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of the assigned package inclusive of proper application of vendor manufacturing management (VMM) process & package dashboard
• Develop vendor quality awareness and ensure that quality controls are performed during vendor manufacturing process as per QCP
• Support Category Managers to evaluate category profile, vendor capabilities & performance and improvement areas
• Ensure continuous improvement and package learning by sharing package best practices and package lessons learnt
• Organize and lead hand over session(s) with completion team per package
• Provide support and participate (if needed) in construction / integration, pre-commissioning and
• commissioning activities
• In case of package quality issues, proactively conduct root cause analysis to define with vendor immediate corrective actions and share outcome with Category Manager when package is related to strategic vendors or strategic categories
• Report package progress to the Project Procurement Manager as required during the entire life of the project
• Perform timely and complete package hand over and close out

 
 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years previous relevant experience in offshore or marine / petrochemical procurement and solid product knowledge                                    

This is an excellent opportunity to become part one of the world’s leading Midstream Operating Company, who is driving forward increasingly specialized and innovative solutions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package with medical benefits, matching 401K, PTO, life insurance, and more. For further information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities contact me.