Job Title: Procurement Engineer
Location: Reading, UK
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Leading Global Energy Operator
Determination: Outside IR35
Job Description
Responsible for overall Venture Procurement and Contracting Strategy
Develop bid slates and lead pre-screening
Develop Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Information (RFI) / Request for
Quotation (RFQ) including pro-forma contract with technical input from
Implementation/Project Execution workstreams
Interface with Infrastructure, 3P Snr Project Managers for technical input
Responsible for venture contracting amendments & changes related matters
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Procurement Engineer role is to create value to the PMT by developing
and implementing project procurement plans whilst holding the responsibility for defining the
project procurement strategy throughout the FEED / EPC phase within the Oil, Gas,
Petroleum and Infrastructure industries.
The candidate is expected to liaise as a member of the Project Team, supporting the
Contractor and associated Project functions to determine purchasing strategy, contract
compliance, legal requirements, and material categorization. In addition, the candidate is to
share information about cost, availability, vendor qualifications, and to drive procurement
plans, strategies, tools and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Understand and monitor required compliance with spare parts.
Ensure all business transactions are conducted ethically and professionally in
accordance with all laws, regulations, codes and standards.
Ensure that contractor is working in accordance with the Contract.
Review and approve contractor's purchasing procedures.
Understand and apply material standardization.
Ensure that company qualified vendors receive requests from tenders and proposals.
Ensure that purchase requisitions and orders are accurate, approved and released in
a timely manner and in accordance with project requirements.
Experience of order placements for large size projects including engineered
equipment from major manufacturers.
Attend bid opening meetings and bid clarification meetings where required.
Review all bid recommendations prior to award and obtains company approvals.
Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market
conditions and new products.
Analyse the market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material
availability.
Identify project critical and long lead material and manage the process for novating
Purchase Orders
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time,
streamline work processes, and work in a cooperative manner that fosters quality
customer service within the FEED / EPC phase.
Maintain best international project working practices and discipline to procurement
and company policies.
Expedite vendors, sub vendors and LSTK's to meet Project milestones.
Generate and maintain procurement progress and expedite reports.
Hold weekly procurement meetings with contractor at any stage of the project
(FEED / EPC).
Communicate and prepare detailed status reports for purchasing.
Determine overdue material and inform the project team of material status plan and
schedule project procurement timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project procurement milestones and deliverables.
Contribute to subcontracts plans and strategy.
Ensure compliance with customs duty exemption and materials management
requirements.
Develop and operate strong interfaces with engineering, quality and schedule
functions.
Candidate Requirements
Educational & Technical Requirements:
10-15 years of experience
Certification (i.e. Charted institute of Purchasing and Supply)
Working knowledge and experience in Tools such as: SAP, Primavera, Risk
Assessment tools, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word and Physical Progress
systems
Competencies:
Plan & Organise
Analyse & Solve problems
Safety
Communicating openly & effectively
Intercultural Awareness
Customer Services Oriented
Location: Reading, UK
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Leading Global Energy Operator
Determination: Outside IR35
Job Description
Responsible for overall Venture Procurement and Contracting Strategy
Develop bid slates and lead pre-screening
Develop Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Information (RFI) / Request for
Quotation (RFQ) including pro-forma contract with technical input from
Implementation/Project Execution workstreams
Interface with Infrastructure, 3P Snr Project Managers for technical input
Responsible for venture contracting amendments & changes related matters
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Procurement Engineer role is to create value to the PMT by developing
and implementing project procurement plans whilst holding the responsibility for defining the
project procurement strategy throughout the FEED / EPC phase within the Oil, Gas,
Petroleum and Infrastructure industries.
The candidate is expected to liaise as a member of the Project Team, supporting the
Contractor and associated Project functions to determine purchasing strategy, contract
compliance, legal requirements, and material categorization. In addition, the candidate is to
share information about cost, availability, vendor qualifications, and to drive procurement
plans, strategies, tools and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Understand and monitor required compliance with spare parts.
Ensure all business transactions are conducted ethically and professionally in
accordance with all laws, regulations, codes and standards.
Ensure that contractor is working in accordance with the Contract.
Review and approve contractor's purchasing procedures.
Understand and apply material standardization.
Ensure that company qualified vendors receive requests from tenders and proposals.
Ensure that purchase requisitions and orders are accurate, approved and released in
a timely manner and in accordance with project requirements.
Experience of order placements for large size projects including engineered
equipment from major manufacturers.
Attend bid opening meetings and bid clarification meetings where required.
Review all bid recommendations prior to award and obtains company approvals.
Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market
conditions and new products.
Analyse the market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material
availability.
Identify project critical and long lead material and manage the process for novating
Purchase Orders
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time,
streamline work processes, and work in a cooperative manner that fosters quality
customer service within the FEED / EPC phase.
Maintain best international project working practices and discipline to procurement
and company policies.
Expedite vendors, sub vendors and LSTK's to meet Project milestones.
Generate and maintain procurement progress and expedite reports.
Hold weekly procurement meetings with contractor at any stage of the project
(FEED / EPC).
Communicate and prepare detailed status reports for purchasing.
Determine overdue material and inform the project team of material status plan and
schedule project procurement timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project procurement milestones and deliverables.
Contribute to subcontracts plans and strategy.
Ensure compliance with customs duty exemption and materials management
requirements.
Develop and operate strong interfaces with engineering, quality and schedule
functions.
Candidate Requirements
Educational & Technical Requirements:
10-15 years of experience
Certification (i.e. Charted institute of Purchasing and Supply)
Working knowledge and experience in Tools such as: SAP, Primavera, Risk
Assessment tools, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word and Physical Progress
systems
Competencies:
Plan & Organise
Analyse & Solve problems
Safety
Communicating openly & effectively
Intercultural Awareness
Customer Services Oriented