Project Procurement Manager

• Develop and implement the project procurement strategy aligned with project execution plans
• Manage procurement of long-lead items, bulk materials, packages, and services
• Prepare and control procurement schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones
• Lead tendering, bid evaluation, contract award, and purchase order execution
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, HSE, QA/QC, and ethical standards
• Prequalify, evaluate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors
• Lead commercial negotiations and finalize contractual terms
• Manage supplier performance, expediting, inspection, and logistics activities
• Resolve claims, variations, and disputes related to procurement contracts
• Control procurement budgets and track commitments and expenditures
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks
• Support project cost forecasting and cash flow planning
• Ensure effective management of change orders and variations
• Interface closely with wells, engineering, construction, planning, logistics, QA/QC, and finance teams
• Coordinate with project management on priorities and execution challenges
• Provide regular procurement status reports to project and senior management
• Ensure adherence to group procedures, PSA regulations, local content, customs, and other regulatory requirements as required
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails
• Support internal and external audits as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of procurement experience, including min 5 years of senior leadership
• Strong experience in wells contracting
• Proven knowledge of contract types (LSTK, reimbursable, unit rate, frame agreements)
• Familiarity with international suppliers and logistics
• CIPS or equivalent supply chain certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to distill complicated problems into coherent, logical terms and defined evaluation steps
• Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
• Strong business acumen
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across different cultures
• Proficiency with sophisticated evaluation and modeling techniques/software
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative

PMP or project management certification