Senior Expediting & Procurement Lead

Wood Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Expediting Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective, timely and quality supply chain management for major projects. You will manage supplier relationships, develop procurement strategies, and coordinate with licensors and clients to maintain project schedules.

The role requires a minimum 20 years of Oil & Gas experience, a strong background in procurement execution, and ability to lead negotiations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering (or similar).
Minimum 20 years’ working experience on Oil and Gas projects.
Ability to prepare negotiation strategies / techniques and participate / lead negotiations.
Good knowledge of project procurement execution (start to finish).
Good knowledge of Oil and Gas supply chain or related supply chain.

Responsibilities

Work on Expediting Management.
Work with Licensors, Clients, and Wood secrecy agreements.
Update and maintain Project Supplier Lists.
Check that supervised personnel carry out assigned duties in accordance with job descriptions.
Input all progress data to Material Management System and ensure these are up-to-date.
Develop contacts with Suppliers' personnel and maintain ethics and compliance with policies.
Maintain awareness of materials supply situation including sources, price levels and deliveries; advise on new sources of supply.
Carry out spare parts co-ordination activities as required.
Lead and support others in the full range of supply chain activities and ensure alignment with plans.