Supply Chain Manager

Define and develop a strategic approach to the procurement and material management process for the purchase of goods and materials to meet the project requirements from pre-award (tender) phase through to completion.

Manages the procurement effort on tenders and projects directing and coordinating Package Mangers, inspectors and coordinates with DDW Procurement department (procurement leads, buyers, expediting, transport, logistics etc.) with the aim of supporting project managers and tender managers

Responsible to provide input and feedback to the processes and procedures required to manage this scope and ensure all personnel under his management are following during the execution of the work, including, but not limited to complete contract terms and conditions prime contract flow downs procurement schedule, budget, document controls, reporting, and manpower staffing. Oversees systems, equipment and personnel requirements for a project and provides forecast during the tender phase.

Establish Vendor basis and benchmarking systems based on client’s requirements.

Identifies problems and coordinates with the project management team to correct. Proactively manages change. Maintains and promotes a focus on end product whether procurement, engineering, fabrication or construction related. Ensures effective communications among project disciplines. Ensures effective management of procurement procedures. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, reporting, and budget control of the project. Reviews work with clients, management and project leads.

• Develops and oversees the implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of finance functional activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, including strict adherence to the Zero Tolerance to Alcohol policy at all times.

• Prepares and recommends the department budget by preparing analysis and data related to specific elements as directed.
• Monitors the financial performance of the section against budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

• Establish project procurement requirements, prepare procurement plan for the EPC projects.
• Develop manpower plans for the EPC procurement department, lead recruitment of selection of personnel and clearly define job descriptions, personal goals and perform performance reviews for all procurement personnel
• Is responsible for direct and gives guidance to the assigned project team on procurement matters.
• Manages the procurement team members on project related procurement matters safeguarding company's interests.
• Preparation of project man-hour budgets and planning for the Procurement activities on a project
• Preparation of the project procurement plan, based on the company procedures, practices, standards and project specific requirements.
• Supervise the proper use of the project procurement procedures, tools and systems.
• Reporting of progress on the project procurement activities.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the worldwide best in class vendors and logistics in the market.
• Ensure efficient and effective claim management / avoidance with vendors.
• Conduct major negotiations and commitments with vendor packages.
• Coordinate project scope changes in relation to Procurement.
• Lead all procurement activities in issuing and receiving proposals, right from RFQ to PO and post PO activities/management
• Assist colleagues with high workload
• Managing / learning of current future working methods and software applications.
• Reporting of progress on the project procurement activities.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the worldwide best in class vendors and logistics in the market.
• Ensure efficient and effective claim management / avoidance with vendors.
• Conduct major negotiations and commitments with vendor packages.
• Coordinate project scope changes in…