Job Overview:The Procurement Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of Procurement and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Procurement problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Procurement Specialist understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Essential Qualifications and Education:Supply Chain or Business Degree preferred or relevant experienceApproximately 5-7 years of relevant experienceDemonstrates a broad knowledge of the procurement processExperience with purchasing permanent plant material (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil/structural)Reimbursable and lump sum projectsAble to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnelSupport Integrated Procurement worldwide, work with suppliers to develop supplier agreementsUnderstand local and regional logistics regulations and agreementsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) Experience in Smart Plant Materials, SAP and JDE, OracleCertificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus#LI-CA1Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform the procurement of materials in support of MDR business activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards to ensure that materials are purchased from the approved vendors at the most competitive price within budget complying with the technical, quality, safety, and delivery requirements specified in the material requisition and procurement planAct as an internal interface with Client, PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and WarehouseInterface externally with vendorsProcure materials with a good understanding of requisition requirements, international standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to projects/operations materials used in the construction industryAssist with the establishment of appropriate procurement strategies for different project/operations materials as neededDevelop and maintain a sound vendor base, survey the market as needed for new potential supply sources and market trend in price and deliveryEvaluate and monitor vendor performance on a continual basisFacilitate “Supplier Registration Process” to register potential vendors in MDR or project specific system – SAP, SmartPlant. JDE and Oracle is helpful.Perform the “RFQ” process:Review requisitions to verify completeness and accuracyIssue RFQ to vendors and secure compliant offersLiaise with Engineering or Requisitioner to ensure that TBE’s are completed on schedule, if applicableCoordinate the vendor clarification processPerform commercial bid evaluationObtain commercial clarificationsEnsure vendor selection in compliance with MDR procedure to meet project budget and delivery requirementsMaintain sourcing list to track RFQs and expedite quotes from vendorsPrepare Recommendation of Award and obtain required approvals in compliance with procedureMaintain confidentiality of procurement data in compliance with company guidelinesPlace PO’s with selected vendors, review and approve orders that are within approval limitsProvide ongoing Purchase Order administration including PO revisions, resolution of discrepancies, PO closeout, etc. as required during the execution of the orderMaintain purchase order filesEnsure audit trail for procurement documentsAssist the expediting process by providing help and guidance to expeditors, and resolving commercial clarifications with vendors as necessaryAssist in resolving delivery nonconformance issues, and OS&D issues if requiredSupport the bid pricing process by providing accurate and timely inputs in bid pricing process, coordinate with the Bids & Proposal team in Procurement to ensure compliance with bid requirements Regularly exchange information on new products and sources, market trends, and lessons learned with peers, supervisor, and ManagerEnsure compliance with procurement policies and procedures Additional responsibilities as neededFull timePosting Date:
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Essential Qualifications and Education:Supply Chain or Business Degree preferred or relevant experienceApproximately 5-7 years of relevant experienceDemonstrates a broad knowledge of the procurement processExperience with purchasing permanent plant material (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil/structural)Reimbursable and lump sum projectsAble to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnelSupport Integrated Procurement worldwide, work with suppliers to develop supplier agreementsUnderstand local and regional logistics regulations and agreementsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) Experience in Smart Plant Materials, SAP and JDE, OracleCertificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus#LI-CA1Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform the procurement of materials in support of MDR business activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards to ensure that materials are purchased from the approved vendors at the most competitive price within budget complying with the technical, quality, safety, and delivery requirements specified in the material requisition and procurement planAct as an internal interface with Client, PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and WarehouseInterface externally with vendorsProcure materials with a good understanding of requisition requirements, international standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to projects/operations materials used in the construction industryAssist with the establishment of appropriate procurement strategies for different project/operations materials as neededDevelop and maintain a sound vendor base, survey the market as needed for new potential supply sources and market trend in price and deliveryEvaluate and monitor vendor performance on a continual basisFacilitate “Supplier Registration Process” to register potential vendors in MDR or project specific system – SAP, SmartPlant. JDE and Oracle is helpful.Perform the “RFQ” process:Review requisitions to verify completeness and accuracyIssue RFQ to vendors and secure compliant offersLiaise with Engineering or Requisitioner to ensure that TBE’s are completed on schedule, if applicableCoordinate the vendor clarification processPerform commercial bid evaluationObtain commercial clarificationsEnsure vendor selection in compliance with MDR procedure to meet project budget and delivery requirementsMaintain sourcing list to track RFQs and expedite quotes from vendorsPrepare Recommendation of Award and obtain required approvals in compliance with procedureMaintain confidentiality of procurement data in compliance with company guidelinesPlace PO’s with selected vendors, review and approve orders that are within approval limitsProvide ongoing Purchase Order administration including PO revisions, resolution of discrepancies, PO closeout, etc. as required during the execution of the orderMaintain purchase order filesEnsure audit trail for procurement documentsAssist the expediting process by providing help and guidance to expeditors, and resolving commercial clarifications with vendors as necessaryAssist in resolving delivery nonconformance issues, and OS&D issues if requiredSupport the bid pricing process by providing accurate and timely inputs in bid pricing process, coordinate with the Bids & Proposal team in Procurement to ensure compliance with bid requirements Regularly exchange information on new products and sources, market trends, and lessons learned with peers, supervisor, and ManagerEnsure compliance with procurement policies and procedures Additional responsibilities as neededFull timePosting Date:
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