Procurement Lead (Doha, Qatar)
Job Purpose
The Procurement Lead oversees all contractor procurement activities for a large onshore project, ensuring that procurement of materials and services meets contract requirements, is cost-effective, timely, and compliant with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications (Mandatory)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or related field
Knowledge And Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management and procurement within major oil & gas or energy projects
- At least 1 year of supervisory or oversight experience (including acting roles or vendor management)
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices
- In-depth knowledge of supply markets and key vendors within the industry
Job Context & Major Challenges
- Ensure long lead item (LLI) vendors and EPC contractor maintain a robust and achievable procurement schedule aligned with the overall project construction timeline
- Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from RFQ through to delivery at site
- Support contractor in establishing fabrication priorities and coordinating supplier requests to prevent overloading of fabrication capacity
Key Job Accountabilities
- Align with Project Management Team (PMT) on procurement objectives, requirements, and priorities
- Manage procurement of long lead items, including preparation of ITT packages, coordination of tender processes, bid evaluation, and contract administration until handover to EPC contractor
- Develop and execute procurement plans (overall and package-specific), including spare parts and bulk material strategies, as well as closeout and reconciliation plans
- Provide regular updates to PMT on procurement performance, including schedule, cost, risks, and mitigation plans
- Oversee contractor procurement activities across execution phases, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and contractual requirements
- Review and enhance contractor purchasing and contracting documentation to ensure alignment with company standards and contractual terms
- Monitor contractor adherence to ethical procurement practices and document quality standards
- Ensure effective use of contractor materials management systems and coordinate timely acquisition of materials and required spare parts.
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