Specialist III- Project Procurement

Specialist III- Project Procurement

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy
1. The Project Procurement Manager closely collaborates with the procurement team, BU leadership, and operations to develop and implement project procurement strategies.
2. The manager holds project procurement responsibility for any significant Capex or EPC-type projects. This includes supporting stakeholders in the creation of a project specific engineering strategy, creating a project specific procurement strategy, coordination of all project specific procurement packages via pursuing continuously the project procurement plan as well as managing the interface with the broader procurement organization.
3. The manager will be responsible for market analyses, evaluating the current strategic situation and preparing alternatives for action, supplier management for individual suppliers (define targets, develop measures, track implementation); coordinating and asserting procurement requirements with the requisitioner (especially TCO optimization of functional specifications), also at management level, handling of RFQs for Engineering Services, independent tactical analysis, generating competition, coordinating supplier communication with the requisitioner, and project specific contract changes.
4. Execute entrepreneurial responsibilites such as developing frameworks and team process that culitvates innovation (& outcomes), continuously drive changes, through a solid understanding of commercial matters, market knowledge, and excellent communication skills, but also outstanding vertical and lateral leadership skills.
5. Present the category or individual sourcing strategies in front of the Tender Committee or leadership as requested.
6. Derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements.

Performance Management
7. Achieve all annual KPI’s including cost savings targets.

Execution
8. The Project Procurement Manager will assist with BU with tender submission preparation for all procurement-related documentation and information.
9. Act as an escalation point for all project procurement related issues including major negotiations, service quality problems on large/critical contracts, and planning for key projects.
10. Maintain key supplier relationships to ensure optimal service, quality and price.
11. Define optimization initiatives and plans to achieve them, exexute plans and folow up on any required corrective actions.
12. Participate in the evaluation of proposals, accurately transferring information and documents to the commercial evaluation sheet/Fusion. Review and interpret tender documents and contracts to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
13. Plan for material and service availability by analyzing trends, delivery systems, and markets.

Risk Management
14. Identify, evaluate and manage project risks (e.g., delivery dates, capacities, exchange rates / prices for materials) and develop risk management initiatives.
15. Collaborate with stakeholders about procurement activities, collect feedback, and Other
16. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education & Professional Qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent required.
• Accredited Procurement / Supply chain certification is preferable.
• PMP certification preferred.

Professional Experience:
• 8 or more years of experience in the area of Procurement & Supply Chain Management as a category manager, project
manager, or in a similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within multinational company.

Computer Skills:
• Computer literate (Word/ Excel/ Power-point, MS Project, MS-Visio)
• Oracle Fusion preferred

Language Skills:
• Business fluent English is required

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of local and international Procurement laws and procedures.
• Good knowledge of supplier management techniques, procedures and policies.
• Good knowledge of sources of supply, market trends and pricing practices.;
• Supplier Development and negotiations skills.
• Experience in pre and post-commercial administration of contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Vision & Strategy-Communicates a compelling vision. Creates breakthrough strategies. Generates enthusiasm and commitment.
• Achievement Orientation - Undertakes and is results oriented. Takes charge, shows self-motivation and ambition for personal and professional achievements. Has a competitive drive to get things done.
• Relationship Building - Builds relationships and networks; works through and with others. Communicates and negotiates effectively and persuasively.
• Analytical Thinking - Analyses problems effectively and solves complex issues. Considers the long-term impact and
anticipates future consequences and trends. Creates new insights and generates innovative solutions.
• Compliance - Careful and thorough, gathers complete information. Works well under a formal framework and precise
rules. Strives for quality.
• Risk Management - Assesses risks and makes timely decisions based on relevant information. Can take high risk decisions when necessary and is not afraid of facing difficulties and adversity. Creates competitive strategies and plans.