Procurement Specialists

Maseera; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maseera is seeking a Project Material Manager to lead a PMC team across Mega EPFC projects in the oil & gas sector. You will oversee material management policies, procurement activities, and schedule-driven execution, coordinating with engineering and construction to meet project requirements.

The role emphasizes optimal supplier negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, and managing a multicultural team while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering timely material reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree.
• Twelve (12) years total minimum experience.
• Ten (10) years total minimum experience in Oil & Gas/Refinery/Petrochemical Industry.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in related designation / Specialty.
• Three (3) years minimum hands on experience in Software for the automation of the respective specialty.
• Must have extensive experience in all aspects of procurement for Oil & Gas industry projects including Material Requisition, bid evaluation, negotiation and Purchase Order placement.
• Interfacing with engineering and construction department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Material Manager within a PMC team managing EPFC projects.
• Provide technical and administrative direction related to Material Management policies and procedures.
• Implement, manage, and monitor the Material Management Work.
• Process with the approved Corporate Reference Tool for Material Management to meet project requirements and schedule.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the material management discipline.
• Advocate the use of Material Management knowledge management portals and communities.
• Maintain effective client relationships through client service excellence in execution.
• Prepare and issue relevant Material Management reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage a multi-cultural team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Job Summary

• This position serves as a Project Material Manager within a PMC team managing Mega Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) projects. This role has key responsibilities for critical supplier negotiations.
• Provide technical and administrative direction related to the established Company, Material Management, and/or project policies and procedures
• Responsible for the implementation, management, and monitoring of the Material Management Work
• Process with the approved Corporate Reference Tool for Material Management to meet project requirements and schedule
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the material management discipline or global indirect function execution
• Advocate the use of the Material Management knowledge management portals and communities
• Maintain effective client relationships through client service excellence in execution
• Prepare and issue relevant Material Management reports
• Other duties as assigned
• Management of a multi cultural team

Desired Candidate Profile

• Must have a degree
• Twelve (12) years total minimum experience
• Ten (10) years total minimum experience in Oil & Gas/Refinery/Petrochemical Industry
• Five (5) years minimum experience in related designation / Specialty
• Three (3) years minimum hands on experience in Software for the automation of the respective specialty
• Must have extensive experience in all aspects of procurement if materials for Oil & Gas industry projects including Material Requisition, bid evaluation, negotiation and Purchase Order, Placement
• Interfacing with engineering and construction department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Proactively manage change
• Act responsively and timely

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited degree or global equivalent
• Applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
• Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills