Manager Procurement

McDermott•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Manager Procurement applies an in-depth understanding of procurement concepts, theories, and principles, along with basic knowledge of related disciplines, to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence procurement processes and policies. The role identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational issues that affect effectiveness and impacts the procurement team’s ability to meet service, quality, and timeliness objectives. Decisions are guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan. The Manager leads project procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring alignment with company and client requirements, project schedules, specifications, and budgets. The position manages procurement professionals and supports staff through supervision, training, performance reviews, and direction. It also coordinates with internal departments, vendors, Legal, Accounts Payable, and project stakeholders, and contributes to continuous improvement of procurement methods and processes.

Requirements

Engineering graduate.
Over 15 years of relevant experience.
Supply chain functional, O&G business, industry, and leadership expertise or background.
Strong organizational and business analysis skills across multiple functions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and deliver specific project deliverables.
Experience identifying areas of opportunity, researching creative solutions, and implementing new processes.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Strong experience leading cross-functional team engagement and ability to drive process and system changes.
Core business process expertise across multiple functions.
Experience developing project execution strategies.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Procurement professionals.
Plan, organize, and manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects in accordance with company and client requirements.
Ensure compliance with established company policies and procedures.
Interface between Procurement and other MDR departments on matters related to procurement of project materials.
Work closely with PPMs.
Oversee project procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets.
Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy for each project.
Manage the Project Procurement group’s RFQs, commercial evaluations, and purchase order awards.
Resolve commercial and Terms & Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and purchase orders.
Monitor project procurement activities and performance, providing direction and support to team members to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
Liaise with vendors and lead commercial clarification meetings or conference calls, acting as the company focal point for pre-award commercial discussions.
Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor Terms & Conditions and with Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues.
Support post-order activities as needed.
Monitor and review market conditions and report price and delivery trends for project materials and equipment.
Ensure the Project Procurement group conforms to company policies and Procurement Procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement methodologies and processes.
Supervise, train, and coordinate buyers and supporting staff, providing ongoing support in their tasks and activities.
Undertake regular staff performance reviews.
Review and approve commercial bid evaluations, purchase orders, and purchase order revisions in accordance with the Delegated Authority Matrix.
Provide procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the Director- Supply Chain.