Procurement Coordinator

Location: Offshore Oil and Gas Sector, Qatar

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering and/or Business.
• Formal training in supply chain, logistics or membership of a recognised professional institution preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years experience for degree holders or 15 years for diploma holders in procurement roles within the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience supervising and managing EPC contractors is essential.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience working in the GCC region is desirable.
• Previous interaction with Chinese companies and proficiency in Chinese language is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of materials used in offshore platforms and subsea pipeline projects.
• In-depth understanding of EPC engineering, procurement, expediting, inspection, logistics, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Experienced in schedule development and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to resolve complex procurement issues with impacts beyond procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the contractor's procurement team to ensure procurement, expediting, inspection and logistics activities meet project quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and report on project procurement progress and prepare status reports for the project management team.
• Expedite procurement of long lead and critical items to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams on vendor evaluation, selection criteria, and vendor audits when required.
• Evaluate vendor performance and address procurement-related issues promptly.
• Ensure contractor compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures related to procurement in coordination with project management and HSE teams.
• Participate in risk assessments, identify procurement risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Provide problem solving and crisis management support as needed.
• Coordinate and support cross-functional teams including QAQC, engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Implement relevant elements of the company's quality management system as applicable to the role.
• Familiarise with project and discipline-specific inspection documentation to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of international codes, standards and regulations such as INCOTERMS and industry best practices.