Procurement Manager- PPM

Purpose of the Job

• Define and implement the Project Procurement Strategy in full respect of QCD commitments taking into consideration the Project legal and commercial aspects.
• Ensure project needs are properly communicated to Procurement network and to challenge them when relevant
• Coordinate procurement activities of each participating unit to master the global procurement planning in correlation with Project planning.
• Animate Procurement Community for supplier selection through Business Award processes, asks for arbitration when relevant.
• Facilitate co-operation between Engineering and Procurement, define co-development plan and Make or Buy strategy with Project team.
• Ensure the committed costs at tender stage are recognized, used, updated and followed during periodically QCD reviews and finance Project reviews.
• Challenge gaps compared to tender commitments, incorporate Return on Experience and maximize re-use of proven solutions.
• Ensure Procurement processes and EHS rules are applied and followed.
• Ensure QCD performance of suppliers is properly reported, supervises contracts execution and claim process is efficient.
• Lead cost improvement plans: challenge project teams to generate cost optimization ideas, ensure action plan is shared by project
• Monitor the progress of actions decided and raises road blocks or risks.

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar position
• Very good command of both written and spoken English, fluency in French is a plus
• Very good knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• No restriction to travel within or out of the country

Should be:

• Open-minded, with a strong ability to define priorities,
• Challenging,
• Accountable (Fully committed to respect delays)
• Solution oriented.
• Autonomous, proactive and team working.
• Fluent in English