Project Procurement Coordinator

The procurement coordinator will be responsible for drawing up procurement plan for the site, setting up RFQ's for technical and general site supply, liaising with the various DEME entities to ensure timely supply of items procured incl payment conditions, ensuring procurement processes adhere to legal and ethical standards, developing and implementing procurement strategies in line with organisation needs, identifying and mitigating procurement risks to ensure operational success and proactively explore market for major equipment supply & negotiate subcontracts together with legal department.

• Be the first point of contact for the project members for all procurement related questions;
  
• Be the link between the project team and the central procurement department;
  
• Follow the Group Procurement methodology and templates as defined by the Group Procurement Director;
  
• Leverage available Framework Agreements;
  
• Responsible for strategic sourcing of items outside the defined group categories with focus on TCO optimization;
  
• Execute medium value spot buys; 
  
  
• Coordinate procurement activities for (an) assigned project(s);
  
  
• Responsible for the return of equipment at the end of the project to the adequate location/owner;
  
  
• Organizing the procurement kick-off meeting and regular procurement follow-up meetings with the project team;
  
• Drafting the Project Procurement Plan (containing i.a. roles & responsibilities, approval flows, Project Procurement List, etc.)
  
• Being owner of the Project Procurement List, follow up (e.g. timing, coded items) and take actions when necessary;
  
  
• Selecting, reviewing and re-evaluating the starter packs and continuation packs at the end of the projects;
  
  
• Steer the Local Procurement Representatives;
  
  
• Coordinating and being the interface with Logistics and other stakeholders (e.g. Finance);
  
  
• Support the setup of the transactional procurement channels either via Corporate Procurement or Project Procurement;
  
• Ensuring timely involvement of the relevant Category Managers; 
  
• Ensuring the procurement procedures and processes are being followed using the right systems & tools.
  

• Any bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience and knowledge in procurement for a minimum of 8 years.
• Experience in Oil & Gas industry is preferred.
• Willingness to primarily work from Chennai.
• Flexibility to travel anywhere in India on short missions and business trips.

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.