Procurement Lead

Main Purpose:

Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, the Procurement Lead will provide strategic procurement support across our business functions, managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay process. This role combines operational excellence with strategic supplier relationship management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Procurement Operations

• Ensure timely supply of services, goods and materials to support business operations
• Implement and maintain compliance with all procurement policies, processes, and procedures
• Manage the procure-to-pay cycle, including processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, and managing spot purchases
• Apply ABC analysis to optimize procurement activities

Strategic Sourcing & Tendering

• Lead tendering processes for services, projects, materials and equipment with focus on technical requirements, particularly Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Conduct vendor market research and develop strategies for key tenders
• Create vendor shortlists and manage RFP/RFQ processes
• Develop and maintain the procurement plan in alignment with business objectives

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Initiate and coordinate vendor qualification (KYC) processes with the compliance team
• Monitor supplier performance including compliance, disputes, invoicing, and warranty issues
• Lead supplier performance reviews and benchmarking exercises

Commercial & Contract Management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in contract negotiations
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives across technical requirements, volumes, vendor diversification, and pricing
• Liaise with Legal for drafting and approval of contract terms and conditions
• Demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs including savings, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and P2P cycle time
• Analyze high levels of data to drive procurement decisions
• Collaborate with Finance on supplier payment terms
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership optimization initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business-related discipline
• Master's degree is advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' procurement experience
• 2-3 years in a management role OR 4+ years in a senior operations/supply chain specialist position
• Oil & Gas industry experience required
• Ownership of end-to-end P2P cycle
• Experience in RFQ, RFP tender processes, and commercial evaluation
• Responsible for supplier selection and contraction negotiation
• Exposure to dispute handling.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Navision preferred)
• Strong data analysis capabilities
• Solid understanding of legal matters relating to procurement
• Excellent negotiation and project management skills

Personal Attributes

• Mature leader with experience handling difficult conversations
• Team-oriented problem solver with outstanding communication and persuasive skills
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics
• Flexible with a "can-do" positive outlook
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Language Requirements

• Proficient English required (written and verbal)

Key Relationships:

Internal

 Terminal Manager, Finance Department, Regional / Global Procurement Manager, Maintenance Lead, Operations Lead, Regional Management.

External

 Vendors and Suppliers