Project Procurement Manager - Oil & Gas Industry / USA

Job Title – Project Procurement Manager
Location – Houston, TX
Employee Type - Permanent
 
Summary

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 owns and operates the world’s largest fleet of FPSOs and is in need of a Project Procurement Manager to join their team in Houston, TX.

Objective

The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is responsible for all Supply Chain activities performed during the project and he/she ensures that services, equipment and materials free-issued to fabrication yards meet the project requirements in terms of safety, cost, schedule and quality. The PPM supervises the Supply Chain (SC) team assigned to the project. He/she reports progress of the SC activities to the Project Management Team, RC Supply Chain manager and if required, to the Client representative.
 
Essential Functions

• Develop the Project Procurement Strategy (PPS) during the Win Phase as part of a multidiscipline team together with Category Managers, RC SC Manager, Sourcing Manager, Vendor Manager, Operations representative and cascade this to the project SC team
• Identify the list of strategic packages and assess levels of client's expectations in terms of budget, quality and schedule
• Ensure that the PPS is integrated in the Project Business Strategy (PBS) and Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Develop Supply Chain Execution Plan (SCEP) when required
• Lead the project SC team and support them to deliver goods and services within project constraints, ensuring that the overall quality of purchased equipment and services meets project performance expectations
• Manage workload and priorities of the project SC team to ensure compliance with project milestones and liaise with SC Managers to resolve any workload/resourcing issue
• Review and provide input to the project planning to optimize SC activities in line with engineering and construction constraints
• Support the Project Buyer and Package Manager, when appropriate, to negotiate with vendors for key packages and to positively close claims to/from vendors
• Liaise with Vendor Managers in case of major vendor performance issue during PO execution of strategic vendors

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from University or Engineering or Commercial School. 
• Experienced professional with 10 years broad procurement experience in offshore or marine / petrochemical procurement and solid product knowledge
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) Intermediate to Advanced – Required
• Procurement tool powered by Navision Intermediate to Advanced – Required

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a global offshore company. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package including matching 401K, PTO, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and more. For further information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities contact me.