Principal Buyer

Job Description

• Responsible for the execution of specific aspects of Supply chain Management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages/subcontracts.
• Clear understanding of client head contracts requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures, terms & conditions. Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can initiate / discuss adaptations in order to reach a commercial agreement under guidance of Supply chain Manager.
• Regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible. Ensures direct reports updates reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management.
• Responsible for the supervision and guidance of directly reporting Buyer/Senior Buyer.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities that they are responsible for
• Responsible for the end-to-end sourcing process (strategy though closeout) for the major procurement/subcontract packages.
• Provides guidance, direction, and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities.
• Provides guidance, direction, and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Wood and Suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities.
• Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budget and in line with established project processes and procedures.
• Assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel.
• Update the Procurement Status Report (PSR) inline with project/Client required on site dates and current/estimate lead times, notifying any delays to supply chain lead.
• Attend regular PSR meetings with Client, engineering and project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables within their [portfolio are being maintained.
• Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and review tasks as assigned to direct reports.
• Utilisation of Wood Material management systems for Supplier evaluation, audit and selection of Suppliers as required for the project.
• Carryout Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required.
• Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with, and all actions are fully auditable.
• Under specific direction sets direct reports objectives and responsibilities. Supervise the direct reports and ensure that they have a clear understating of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provide guidance, direction, and support.
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership a all times.
• Understands and lives Wood’s vision, values, and behaviours.
• Understands and works to the Wood financial management framework.
• Assist in applying robust performance management and development plans for direct reports.
• Capture all internal and external yearly savings target as per business plan.
• Assist in implementation of global/regional/country initiatives as per business plans.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Essential)
• GDMM or PGDMM (Desirable)
  
  

Experience

• Fifteen to Eighteen years of experience in procuring equipment and materials (Essential).
• Proven ability to select Suppliers for bidding, perform commercial evaluation, qualification to Terms and conditions and prepare negotiation strategies/techniques and represent Supply Chain in negotiations (Essential).
• Proven supervisory experience leading a team of Supply chain specialist and coordination with project teams (Essential).
• Experience in Oil and Gas, Refineries, Petro-chemical related industries (Desirable).
• Good knowledge of region-specific Suppliers, sourcing strategies, selection criteria, their qualifications and reputation. Understands the pros and cons of sourcing material and equipment from best cost countries (Desirable).
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.