Position Summary:The Senior Manager, Purchasing is responsible for implementing Procurement strategies and the execution of those strategies on the project. This includes compliance with project execution directives, systems implementation, staffing requirements, client relationships and overall performance of Procurement on the project.
Responsibilities:• This is a working supervisory role. It is expected that the manager will also take "hands on" responsibility for the preparation of RFQs, purchase orders and the expediting of those orders.
• Attending meetings, providing Procurement updates and reports as well as liaising with the customer.
• Lead and manage the procurement team to ensure delivery of procurement activities and ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
• Prepare the project procurement strategy, implementation plans and methods of dealing with the customer's requirements, including preparation of project specific procedures to identify potential risks and client needs.
• Liaise, and maintain strong working relationships, with engineering, planning, project controls, construction and quality management to ensure procurement is aligned to the project requirements. Monitor and make changes as work progresses and report to the Project Manager on progress and updates where required.
• Participate in the project risk assessment workshops and outline the procurement related risks to the project.
• In collaboration with other project disciplines, prepare the project procurement plan to include appropriate mitigation for the risks. Amend and update the project procurement plan as required in changing circumstances.
• Establish and maintain close relations and communication with the customer to ensure procurement is being executed as the contract requires and customer expects, while protecting the company's interests. Maintain and manage the procurement reporting to and from the customer(s).
• Counsel, assist, and direct subordinates in accomplishing the project procurement objectives.
• Encourage and promote innovation in obtaining procurement objectives
• Demonstrate the behavior and business practices outlined in Worley Vision and Purpose, codes, policies, procedures and standards (Processes). Implement these Processes, ensure personnel have access to them, regularly undertake reviews to assess compliance, and refer serious breaches to the relevant person or committee.
• Assist in developing, communicating, implementing and regularly review systems, strategies, standards and processes
• Comply and keep up-to-date with the behavior and business practices outlined in Worley Processes, and with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
Qualifications - A minimum of 15 years of EP/EPC/EPCM industry experience.
• Recognized degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
- Procurement professional designation preferred
- Progressive leadership experience
- Qualified and experienced to manage procurement activities related to materials and contracts.
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior and intermediate procurement specialists
- Excellent organizational, technical writing and verbal communication skills required.
