Procurement Section Lead

FUNCTION: PROCUREMENT SECTION LEADDISCIPLINE: CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENTLOCATION: SAUDI ARABIADURATION: CONTRACT (RENEWABLE)SALARY: MARKET RELATED________________________________________________"Our client is seeking a PROCUREMENT SECTION LEAD with knowledge as a Subcontracting Buying for Oil and Gas Industry to join client's Onshore project team based in SAUDI ARABIA."JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead and coordinate all the activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts carried out by buyers.Issue purchase orders/subcontracts within the assignment power of attorney, if any, or coordinate the process and related workflow up to the Purchase Order signature by the deputed person.Report to the Procurement function about the activities of the assigned team of buyers.Assign purchasing request to a specified buyer to start up the procurement process.Define/approve the bidder list taking into account project and operating requirements, market knowledge and other possible internal needs.Approve the Request for Quotations prepared by buyers Check and/or approve the commercial/economic tabulation to compare different proposals prepared by buyers.Supervise the commercial/economic negotiation.Ensure confidentiality obligation about technical/commercial/economical info received through the vendor proposals and Manage claims and transactions.Check the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical evaluation.QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Accredited Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.Minimum 8-10 years' experience with CIVIL / MECHANICAL / E&I Subcontracts within Oil and Gas Industry.Good English verbal and written communication skills.________________________________________Contact:Tanya De BruynEmail:"We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law."