Project Procurement Manager / UK

The client is looking for a staff Senior Project Procurement Manager for Surrey with experience within oil and gas engineering.

Key responsibilities

• The Senior Project Procurement Manager is expected to:
• Act as single point of contact between the Procurement team and the Project Execution and Engineering team during execution
• Direct the Procurement team and work closely with the Project Manager to successfully plan and execute the Capital Procurement scope within 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 justification
• Run and analyze material status reports and communicate risks and problem areas to Project Manager on regular basis.
• Liaise frequently with Expeditors, Inspection Leads, and Project Logistics team to ensure efficient project execution

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree or higher, in Engineering or Business Management
• Extensive experience in Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project environment
• Experienced working as a Procurement Manager role on large EPC projects
• Experience in issuance and managing execution of requisitions/purchase orders for material, equipment, and services
• Track record of successfully managing and developing teams
• 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