About the Role
This position involves leading a team of Buyers to optimize procurement processes and ensure high-quality vendor service. You will play a critical role in enhancing procurement activities and supporting various functions within the company. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage procurement operations, negotiate with vendors, and drive cost efficiencies.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the team of Buyers to drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring excellent vendor service at the appropriate quality levels.
- Provide management and technical expertise on all procurement activities.
- Assist the PSC Manager in major negotiations with top local vendors.
- Ensure all purchasing methodologies are current and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Directly oversee and evaluate the performance of Local Buyers.
- Serve as the primary procurement liaison with all other functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Training, HSE, Finance, IT, and HR.
- Lead project teams to secure quotes for AFE preparations and ensure compliance with quoting policies.
- Monitor daily procurement activities, including conversion of MOLS, creation of Requisitions, PR-PO conversions, and PO revisions, ensuring timeliness and compliance.
- Manage the accrual process with timely reporting, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
- Resolve disputed or unmatched POs and liaise with Finance to clear Match and Hold reports.
- Manage aged PO lines and ensure minimal delays through timely follow-ups.
- Attend procurement-related meetings and support operations to prevent Supply Chain interruptions.
- Maintain oversight of overall work schedules to ensure efficient completion of the MOL to PO procurement cycle.
- Monitor Cost Center budgets and provide direction to management and buyers to minimize overspending.
- Reduce the need for Emergency POs through proper authorizations.
- Ensure crew rotation is managed effectively to maintain team balance.
Product / Process Improvement
- Proactively assess departmental processes, identifying and implementing improvements for increased efficiency.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication capabilities, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate others while building credibility and commitment among stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is mandatory.
Physical Working Conditions
- Normal working conditions in an office environment with occasional travel for training or company events as required.
