Project Procurement Specialist - Advanced

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to manage early development through FEED and execution stages for major capital projects in the Spring, TX area. You will lead procurement planning, supplier qualification, contracting and logistics, while coordinating with EPC contractors and project leadership to drive schedule and cost efficiency.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 10+ years of related experience, with strong negotiation and EPC management skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Engineering or related field.
• Negotiations, EPC Management, Logistics, and Project Management skills are desired.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and plans for equipment, materials, logistics and subcontracting across project stages.
• Lead bidding, supplier qualification and contract award activities, and oversee subcontracting and expediting.
• Coordinate with EPC contractor and internal teams to align procurement with project schedules and costs.

Skills

Negotiations

EPC Management

Logistics

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business or related field)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Project Procurement Specialist - Advanced

Location: Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

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What Role You Will Play In Our Team

Reporting to the Regional Project Procurement Manager, the Project Procurement Advisor (PPA) is a key, integrated member of a major capital project team, responsible for carrying out planning and execution of all activities related to purchasing, expediting, logistics, field materials management and EPC subcontracting. The PPA’s involvement on a project often spans from early Pre-FEED (Development Stage) through FEED and Execution (Execution Stage), thus having shifting focus areas and deliverables based upon Project Stage:

• Development Stage – PPA supports the development and implementation of project procurement strategies and plans related to equipment and material purchasing (including long lead items), transportation and logistics, onsite materials management and subcontracting activities. Additionally, PPA facilitates execution of early non-WBS service contracts (ex: early study contracts). PPA activities typically span through mid/later Stage 3, when the Project nears execution phase. At that time, the PPA role shifts to an execution / EPC Contractor oversight and advisory role, defined below.
• Execution Stage – PPA supports the purchasing / subcontracting activities performed by the EPC contractor and/or in-house procurement group, and ensures progression of aligned commercial strategies to drive schedule and capital efficiencies, while ensuring operational integrity in support of the Project Objectives & Strategies (POS).

Throughout the Project stages, PPA serves as the point of contact for Project Leadership Team and Global Projects Procurement organization relative to procurement and materials management activities.

What You Will Do

Tasks and Responsibilities – PPA – Development

• Participate in the early Stage 2 Execution Strategy Framework Process, including high level Project Procurement and Materials Management Strategy
• Drive development and endorsement of formal Development Stage deliverables, including:
  • Stage 2 – Project Purchasing Strategy
  • Stage 2 – Initial Project Materials Management Plan
  • Stage 2 – Initial Subcontracting Plan
  • Stage 3 – Updated Project Materials Management Plan
  • Stage 3 – Updated Subcontracting Plan
• Compile project equipment list and major subcontract list, with associated commercial strategies, aligned bidder(s) lists, target schedules for bid and award, and key evaluation criteria

Tasks and Responsibilities – PPA – Execution

• Serve as project focal point for execution of equipment and material procurement, commercial valuation, award, expediting, logistics planning and execution, field materials management and EPC Subcontracting
• Oversee EPC in of subcontracting activities (including ancillary service scopes), from bid list development, bidder qualification and contract award thru closeout
• Support update of Project Materials Management Plan to incorporate project developments, engagement with FEED contractor, and additional detail around project logistics and materials management strategies.
• Finalize project equipment list and major subcontract list, including associated commercial strategies, aligned bidder(s) lists, schedules for bid and award, and key evaluation criteria
• Lead bidding and award of LLE packages and novation / assignment to EPC as applicable

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited colloege our university degree, preferably Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain
• Negotiations, EPC Management, Logistics, Project Management (desired, not mandatory) professional skills
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• English and one other language
• Previous EPC and owner operator experience in project procurement
• ERP system experience

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits are subject exclusively to the terms of each plan’s governing documents and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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