Procurement Lead - Oil & Gas

About the role

A major Oil & Gas operator, recruited through Airswift, is looking for a Procurement Lead for a long-term contract role based onshore in Doha, Qatar. The start date is ASAP, typically within 1 month notice, with a 6-day work week of 8-10 hours per day or as required by the project.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement and materials management so that equipment and materials arrive according to the project schedule, contractual requirements and execution priorities.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and critical materials to protect key project milestones.
• Review contractor procurement plans, procedures and schedules against company requirements and the project execution plan.
• Monitor purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics and delivery to resolve issues affecting cost, schedule or execution.
• Coordinate procurement with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Operations and other project functions.
• Oversee vendor qualification, bid evaluation and purchase orders, and monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication and delivery performance.
• Oversee materials management, preservation, storage and project spares.
• Manage procurement reporting, risks and emerging issues for the Project Management team.
• Coordinate contractor, vendor and subcontractor procurement interfaces.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.
• 8 years of experience in a business-related function, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas industry and 1 year in a supervisory or acting role overseeing contractors, subcontractors or vendors.
• Experience with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors and service companies.
• Knowledge of project disciplines such as planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claims, risk and change management, and of international standards and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of relevant software and computer skills, such as dashboards, data analytics and SAP.