Procurement Section Lead

Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Section Lead with substantial knowledge as a Subcontracting Buyer in the Oil and Gas industry. This position involves leading and coordinating procurement activities, issuing purchase orders, and managing a team of buyers to ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts carried out by buyers.

• Issue purchase orders/subcontracts within the assignment power of attorney or coordinate the process and related workflow up to the Purchase Order signature by the deputed person.

• Report to the Procurement function about the activities of the assigned team of buyers.

• Assign purchasing requests to specified buyers to initiate the procurement process.

• Define/approve the bidder list considering project and operating requirements, market knowledge, and internal needs.

• Approve Requests for Quotations prepared by buyers.

• Check and/or approve commercial/economic tabulations to compare different proposals prepared by buyers.

• Supervise commercial/economic negotiations.

• Check and/or approve purchase orders/subcontracts prepared by buyers.

• Support and coordinate buyers in their day-to-day activities.

• Promote market knowledge and scouting.

• Take care of buyers’ training and professional development.

• Ensure confidentiality regarding technical, commercial, and economic information received through vendor proposals.

• Manage claims and transactions.

• Check technical documentation received with Purchase Requisitions and Technical evaluations.

• Support buyers during feedback activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Procurement Section Lead.

• Substantial experience as a Subcontracting Buyer in the Oil and Gas industry.

• Familiarity with CIVIL/MECHANICAL/E&I Subcontracts.

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.

• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

• Ability to manage a team effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.