Advertised by: Orion Engineering Services

Job Title: Project Procurement Lead – Operations and Production Category

Work Location: UK (Sunbury)
Note: No relocation or localization terms are being offered for this role.

Let me tell you about the role
What you will deliver
The Iraq Project involves major investment in several oil fields in the northern region of federal Iraq. The project provides for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of oil and gas production from key reservoirs and adjacent fields, operated in partnership with Iraq’s Ministry of Oil entities.
This role will initially form part of the central remote support team for the Iraq Project. Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to travel to Iraq for business trips, especially during the early phases. Candidate applications will be reviewed immediately after the posting close date, with selection processes taking place shortly thereafter.
We are looking for high calibre individuals to join our expanding Iraq Project team. This role is accountable for supporting the Operations & Productions Procurement Category, responsible for managing maintenance, production, operations engineering and construction, and MRO. The role ensures procurement activity compliance to the Development and Production Contract, alignment to business priorities, and compliance to Iraq Project procurement procedures and contract governance.
This position reports to the Operations & Productions Procurement Category Delivery Manager for the Iraq Project and acts as a procurement business partner for Operations & Productions functions. You will engage with Legal, Finance, HSE, and People & Operations functions to ensure seamless procurement delivery and contract management, compliant with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate in-country procurement delivery for maintenance, production, operations engineering and construction, and MRO.
• Support interfaces between the in-country based team, local Iraqi partners, and remote category teams to ensure alignment to business priorities.
• Develop and implement the Operations & Productions Procurement Category strategy for the Iraq Project.
• Maximise value of third-party spend, manage risks, and deliver innovative procurement solutions.
• Work closely with partners to establish and improve contracting and procurement systems, processes, and resources.
• Deliver value through effective sourcing activity within the boundaries of relevant laws, regulations, and budgets.
• Support development of the Contracts and Procurement Plan (CPP).
• Conduct due diligence, secure required approvals, and execute sourcing activities including bid preparation, evaluation, and recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts, manage post-award administration, and ensure compliance with timelines and renewals.
• Support supplier performance management and compliance obligations.
• Promote local content integration and supplier development opportunities.
• Interface with local suppliers and partners to support the procurement function and foster collaboration.

What you will need to be successful
Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, or another relevant discipline.
• CIPS professional chartership (or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrable track record in Operations and Production Procurement, ideally in oil and gas with large capex or onshore scopes.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of PSCM contracting, supplier management, and project execution.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas sector and working in Iraq or supporting Iraq-based businesses.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Proven ability to deliver under pressure, align senior stakeholders, and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in multi-stakeholder, multicultural environments.

You will work with
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary procurement team working alongside Iraqi partners and suppliers. The team collaborates to bring global experience in managing large-scale oil fields, helping to realise the potential of this strategic project for Iraq.


Additional Information
At Orion Engineering Services, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe our team is strengthened by diversity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, in performing crucial job functions, and in accessing other benefits and privileges of employment.
 

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.