Project Procurement Coordinator

Next Chem is the Maire’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Thanks to the extensive know-how of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers, we offer innovative solutions and processes to fully enable the energy transition.

Within the Procurement Department, the Project Coordinator lead a team of procurement resources for complex projects, ensuring targets for cost, time, and quality are met.

Main Responsibilities:

Proposal Support :
Develop Commercial Offers, sourcing matrix, and preliminary supply chain strategy;
Assist in cost analysis and preparation of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP).
Post-Contract Award :
Define the Procurement Team;
Finalize sourcing matrix and supply chain strategy;
Prepare/finalize PPP and procedures.
Vendor Coordination :
Verify/finalize Project Vendor List;
Coordinate procurement activities from requisition to delivery;
Ensure use of Supply Chain Tools.
Resource Management :
Manage resources according to schedule and budget;
Prepare Alert Cards for procurement issues.
Vendor Assistance :
Activate Vendor assistance at Site;
Interface with Site for procurement support.
Operational Coordination :
Ensure coordination among operational centers, including international offices and partners.
Issue Escalation :
Escalate critical issues to Top Management;
Issue regular procurement reports.
Contract Management :
Manage Bonds and Passive Contracts with Suppliers;
Support administrative issues related to contracts.
Team Management :
Ensure team operates in line with job descriptions;
Support professional growth and close-out activities.
Compliance :
Stay updated with Company Standards;
Ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

Education :
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Experience : 5-7 years in procurement, preferably in EPC environment;
Experience in managing large-scale, complex projects.
Technical :
Knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and software/tools.
Project Management :
Coordinate multiple activities, align with schedules and budgets.
Leadership :
Motivate and manage a team, allocate resources effectively.
Analytical :
Assess needs, evaluate performance, identify cost-saving opportunities.
Communication :
Interact with teams, vendors, and clients; present reports and strategies.
Vendor Management :
Manage relationships, negotiate terms, ensure compliance.
Detail-Oriented :
Ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting.
Adaptability :
Handle changing requirements, work under pressure, manage deadlines.
Attributes :
Ethical standards and integrity;
Proactive and results-oriented;
Collaborative and team-oriented;
Commitment to continuous learning and development