Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws, and regulations
Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitoring, and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
Implementing long & short-term strategies to improve overall productivity with a goal to reducing working capital and minimizing forecasting error
Analyzing the supply chain data and putting alternative plans in place
Identifying and minimizing risk by forecasting line items via statistical data from BD, Operations, PED and Finance
Requirements;
At least 15 years post qualification experience with at least 5 years leadership role in procurement within the Oil and Gas industry.
BSc/MSc in Legal, Commercial or Engineering degree or its equivalent.
Strategic Procurement skills acquired within the oil and gas sector
Ability to exploit opportunities to gain best value in procurement and supplier management
Possess in-depth knowledge and experience of diverse range of markets and commodities in the oil and gas sector
Proficient in design, implementation, and management of inventory control systems
Proven experience in managing vendor relationships, global logistics management
Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance and commercial issues.
High level of commercial awareness and fully developed analytical skills in terms of contractual costs and risk allocation.
Full understanding of current procurement/contract legislations and the compliance requirements in terms of Supply chain.
Solid understanding of the oil and gas industry supply chain market and the contracting principles and practices.
Good understanding of procurement processes and procedures, tender preparation, administration, negotiation and evaluation