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 :

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.