Petroplan Hiring for Procurement Specialist (Drilling) Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Details Job Title: Procurement Specialist – Drilling Business/Department: Finance, IT and Supply Chain Reporting To: Procurement Manager Job Purpose Coordinate and control the purchasing of Drilling and Rig equipment within the Company and liaise directly with the Drilling and Rig team. Ensure maximum value is derived from purchase expenditure and continuity of supply while minimising inventory investment. Handle purchase of small to large value items often of a highly complex technical nature. Conduct negotiations with local and international vendors for assigned purchases. Key Result Areas (Key Accountabilities) 1. Ensure operational requirements for Drilling and Rig are attended immediately as required by the business. 2. Ensure reactiveness and persuasion on following suppliers for tactical procurement (urgent) ensuring that the material is delivered in a timely manner. 3. Assess operational risks of current and potential supply opportunities. 4. Guide the user departments’ for compliance with approved sourcing policies, Delegation of Authority Matrix, business engagement and Code of Business Conduct. 5. Process approved requisitions for the purchase of materials, equipment and services for Drilling and Rig by placing orders with approved vendors within the local and international market. 6. Maximise value and optimise saving by coordinating alternate sourcing of material, product evaluation, lifecycle costing, competitive bidding and price negotiations with suppliers. 7. Ensure the uninterrupted supply of materials and equipment to Production and Engineering in coordination with Logistics Personnel and ensure the timely delivery of material, equipment and services through forward planning, knowledge of lead times, market conditions and by expediting materials. 8. Ensure quality requirements are met by adhering to Company specifications and internationally recognised engineering codes and standards. 9. Prepare and update the Sourcing Strategy and Contract Plan (SSCP) to ensure preparation for upcoming projects and activities to maximise impact on front-end loading process. 10. Resolve disputes arising with suppliers concerning quality, price or delivery problems and handles claims and counter claims as they arise. Conduct all commercial transaction on the highest ethical standards and in accordance with good business practice and knowledge of commercial law. 11. Monitor and carry out inventory control functions, including maintaining sufficient quantities of critical materials, controlling additions and recoveries to stock, analysing idle inventory, excess stock and identifying surplus stock. Review catalog descriptions for possible duplication, preparing inventory investment forecast and variance analysis, and replenishing and reusing equipment where repair is economical. 12. Consolidation of purchase methods/strategies to avoid repetition and ensure that purchases are carried out in the most efficient and effective manner; price agreements, consolidation of purchases, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and buy house strategy. Provide strategies and be able to able to execute them successfully. 13. Negotiate and conclude various special assignments with vendors such as price agreement, consignment and convergence alliance agreements in the most timely, cost effective and ethical manner. Communication and Important Working Relationships Internal Contacts: Procurement Manager, Production, Offshore Planners, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Logistics, Maintenance and General Services, Procurement Team. External Contacts: Local and International Material and Equipment Vendors. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Job Related Competencies Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor degree of Science, Administration or Engineering.

Supply Chain Certification like Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Senior Professional in Supply Management, (SPSM) are plus.

Experience Profile:
5 years purchasing experience in Drilling and Rig materials in the Oil and Gas operations.

Demonstrable drilling and completions category experience as well as contracting background.

Experience handling high value complex procurement agreements preferred.

Experience in expediting beneficial.

Working experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Competencies/Skills/Others:
Good understanding of drilling operations associated with offshore drilling.

Firm negotiator with a good knowledge of vendor market.

Self-directed and highly motivated.

Highly effective interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Ability to prioritise amongst various demands and working well under pressure.

High attention to detail.

Customer service oriented.

Systematic and analytical.

High integrity and ethical values.

Ability to work both operationally and strategically.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

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