Project Procurement Advisor II

Airswift; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Project Procurement Advisor for a major Oil and Gas client in Spring, TX, on a 12-month contract. The role supports or leads project materials purchasing, expediting, and logistics, including on-site management at fabrication yards or construction sites.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years in materials management, a BS in Engineering or related field, and knowledge of capital projects procurement and EPC contracting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials Management within large projects or EPC environments.
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Broad understanding of project execution and materials management principles.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and documentation with project team for purchasing sections.
• Leads or advises on implementation planning for purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics and importation activities.
• Develops and implements Surplus Disposition Plan for EM owned surplus/scrap with Investment Recovery involvement.

Skills

Materials Management

Procurement Principles

Capital Projects

Contracting/EPC Knowledge

Vendor Relations

Travel Willing

Project Execution

Interfacing with Teams

Bidding Strategy

Industry Knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Construction Management degree

Business degree

Job description

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Project Procurement Advisor to work on a 12 months contract in Spring, TX

The Project Procurement Advisor supports or leads the implementation of project materials purchasing and management. This may include maintaining responsibility and/or oversight for planning materials management strategies, purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, customs, as well as overseeing field materials management (transport, receipt, storage, maintenance, allocation, issuing, and scrap/surplus disposal) when assigned to a fabrication yard or construction site.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports development and document development with project team for and Purchasing sections
• Leads, or advises on, implementation planning and initiation of project specific processes and practices for purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and importation activities
• Develops and implements Surplus Disposition Plan for any EM owned surplus/scrap, engaging Investment Recovery group as necessary
• Ensures proper execution of Preservation Plan
• Ensures timely handover of special tools, capital, and 2 year operating spares and any equipment first fill requirements
• Reviews, endorses and oversees implementation of plans, procedures and processes
• Reviews purchase orders and/or purchase order template to ensure proper flow down of prime contracts
• Oversees, or advises on, interfaces associated with execution of all areas of activities in compliance with all project requirements
• Communicates to PT and leadership on activities, progress and issues including timely schedule and cost status and impacts

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Materials Management preferred
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Broad understanding of project execution and materials management principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Management experience on major project preferred
• 8+ years of experience
• Education: BD Business, Engineering, etc.
• Background: engineering contractors/operators.
• Example EPC Companies - KBR, Fluor, Technip, Bechtel, Wood, etc.
• Preferred experience in capital projects procurement at EPC Contractor and/or other Operating Company
• Must have skills: understanding of procurement principal and commercial background.
• Understanding of capital projects within industry.
• Day to day looks like.
• Interfacing with project teams: Engineering, Quality, Project Management, Contractor construction company.
• Interface with suppliers (bidding strategy).

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