PMC Procurement lead (SPB)

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insur

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive the project procurement strategy for ADNOC projects in the UAE. You will develop schedules, identify long-lead items, and coordinate with ADNOC, EPCs and suppliers to meet milestones.

As a global leader in energy and services, Wood offers career growth, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with UAE standards. This role emphasizes strategic sourcing and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project procurement strategy.
• Prepare procurement schedules aligned with the project master schedule.
• Identify long-lead items and establish early procurement plans.
• Ensure procurement activities support overall project milestones.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain an approved vendor list.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve commercial issues.
• Foster strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Job description

Job description

The Role

To lead and manage all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. The role ensures strategic sourcing, contractor/vendor selection, and effective coordination between ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance:Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance:The company provides Life Assurance cover
  End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan:Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award:Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections:Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy:Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Job Objective

• Develop and implement the project procurement strategy.
• Prepare procurement schedules aligned with the project master schedule.
• Identify long-lead items and establish early procurement plans.
• Ensure procurement activities support overall project milestones.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain an approved vendor list.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve commercial issues.
• Foster strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.