Technical Procurement Controller - Emirati Talent

ENOC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to oversee a dynamic team. This role involves enhancing procurement policies, supervising purchasing activities, and resolving supplier disputes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector, coupled with a strong educational background in business or engineering. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professional growth, where your expertise will contribute to optimizing procurement processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years experience in technical procurement within Oil & Gas.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement team and improve policies and procedures.
• Supervise procurement activities and evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of internal processes

Professional and Technical Expertise

Effective communication in English

Standard computer software applications

Basic finance knowledge

Technical terminology knowledge

Market practices and supply sources knowledge

Supply logistics knowledge

Negotiation skills

Alternative proposals suggestion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business Administration

MCIPS qualification

Professional Certification in Material/Supply Management

Project Management Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate at this level lead a procurement team. They review, approve and process purchase documentation prepared by their teams. They analyze and resolve problems / bottlenecks and participate in the improvement projects and development of procurement & contracting policies and procedures. They act as technical point of reference to resolve problems escalated by their teams. They have prime responsibility in ensuring that their teams are trained, developed and motivated to realize potential and make significant contributions.

Principal Accountabilities

Policy and Procedures:

• Review existing procurement & contracting policies and procedures and suggest improvements to streamline workflow and achieve better control and safeguard company’s interests.

Supervisory Role:

• Supervise Procurement group assigned to various purchase & contracting activities. Review the completed work and ensure that is falls in line with procedures, time targets and quality standards.
• Evaluation of Supplier Performance:
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance and upgrade it by suggesting corrective action to remedy deficiencies.
• Analyse root cause and resolve disputes with suppliers.

Procurement Cycle:

• Supervise or individually carry out the complete procurement cycle for purchase orders and contracts with terms and conditions which afford the company the fullest protection possible.

Technical Data Analysis:

• Respond to suppliers’ technical queries and analyse technical data in suppliers’ proposals.

Techno-Commercial Analysis of Offers:

• Analyse and evaluate offers by comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to effectively identify and propose award to the supplier with best bid.

Additional Principal Accountabilities

Market Research:

Continually seek new qualified sources of goods and services by monitoring local market developments to measure existing rates/cost and achieve uninterrupted supply of the desired goods and services.

Development of Specification and Cost Estimates:

Encourage and assist end-users to develop cost and effective competitive specifications to ensure that all elements of cost and product specifications are taken into consideration.

Preview Catalogues and Keep Informed:

Preview product catalogue, trade journals and publications in order to maintain an updated and sufficient technical knowledge of the goods and services to be purchased.

Training Responsibility:

Participate in the on-the-job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Group to ensure that they develop the necessary skills to independently carry out assigned activities.

Management System (Quality, Environment, Health and Safety):

Comply with all relevant ENOC Management System procedures in respect to Quality.

Experience

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Science or Business Administration or relevant Engineering from accredited institution.
• Minimum 10-12 years direct and relevant experience in a technical procurement function within Oil & Gas or petrochemical industry.
• MCIPS qualification would be desirable
• Professional Certification in Material / Supply Management and Project Management.

Skills :

• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of internal processes, standards, policies and procedures
• Professional and Technical Expertise
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Ability to operate standard computer software applications
• Knowledge of basic finance
• Knowledge of technical terminology in use at process plants/civil construction (Process Knowledge)
• Knowledge of market practices and sources of supply and commercial laws
• Knowledge in supply logistics
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to suggest technically equivalent alternative proposals