Airswift Looking for Head of Procurement at Doha, Qatar Full Time

Our client, major LNG Operator in Qatar, is hiring for Head Procurement EPC3&4 to work for Multi-Billion LNG expansion project. This is a contract and residential role to be based in Qatar.

 

Project Objective

Expand Qatar’s LNG Production from 77 MTPA to 110 MTPA through the execution of 3 major, complex and interfaced EPC Contracts for 4 LNG trains and associated facilities with first class safety and quality and implementation of lessons learned from previous and similar LNG mega-trains.

 

NFXP / NFE Onshore Project – Scope Summary

• EPC-1: Inlet receiving facilities, 4×7.8MT/y nameplate LNG trains, NGL recovery, fractionation, utilities include a large desalination plant, off-sites, Helium Refining, molten sulfur storage, technical, on-technical buildings including chemical storage. Contractor: Chiyoda-Technip JV
• EPC-2: LNG rundown lines. 3 LNG Tanks, LNG loading lines, LNG Berths, Boil Off Gas and Jetty Boil Off Gas Compression and brownfield tie-ins. Contractor: Samsung Heavy Industries
• EPC-3: Associated product Rundown Lines, RLTO expansion, MEG storage and transfer facilities expansion and NSS FOC installation. Contractor: A joint venture (JV) between Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas SA (TR) and China’s Wison Engineering (Wison).
• EPC-4: NFE Project Sulfur Plant for granulation, storage and loading.

 

 

Job Purpose:

Overseas all Contractor procurement activities for the NFXP Onshore Project. Works to assure a Procurement & Materials program that meets the needs of the project, is cost-effective, expedient, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.  Ensures that all Procurement & Materials requirements for the Project are met, and that the requirements of the EPC Contract in respect of procurement and materials are complied with by the Contractor. Responsible for all Pre-Award and Post-Award activities executed by the Contractor, from issuance of Material Requisition to Delivery of Materials at designated Site.

 

Reporting and Relationships:

Reports to EPC-3/4 Business Division Manager.

Direct reports: None

 

Internal

Frequent interactions with EPC-1, EPC-2 and EPC-counterparts.

Regular interaction with project engineering and quality departments

Regular interaction with site construction team

 

External

Daily interaction with EPC Contractor

Support as required to EPC Contractor for all Procurement activities

 

 

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)          

• The operating environment is dynamic and stressful, requiring a high degree of personal commitment and organization
• Flexible time management is important when working in a small engineering team environment in different world time zones
• Positional boundary set by the approved Project Organization Charts

 

Key Job Accountabilities

Key Result Areas:

Overall establish and maintain alignment with the PMT on project Procurement, Expediting, Materials, Logistics, Customs and Site needs, objectives and requirements.

 

Establish compliance with project procurement processes and procedures:

• Establish project coordination procedures for procurement, and oversee the development of other coordination procedures
• Review and approve Contractor’s procurement related procedures and processes.
• Document any Risks and Lessons Learned.

 

Develop and execute Procurement Plans that support the project’s goals and objectives:

• Work with Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans (seek input from Project Sourcing Specialists as appropriate).
• Review and implement Contractor’s Purchasing, Expediting and Materials Management plans including plans for purchase of spare parts and bulk materials.
• Develop Closeout and Materials Reconciliation plan, including Surplus Material Management.
• Document any Risks and Lessons Learned.

 

Communicate with PMT on project procurement activities, progress and issues:

• Report schedule and cost data to PMT with regards to all procurement activities.
• Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of PMT (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Construction and Source Inspection Coordinator) during execution and post award activities.
• Advise PMT of procurement issues and steps being taken to mitigate any risks and consequences.

 

Manage Contractor’s procurement and expediting activities

• Ensure Contractor’s compliance to approved contractor procedures and prime contract coordination procedures.
• Review and modify, as necessary, Contractor’s purchasing and contracting documents to ensure compliance with Company’s requirements including terms and conditions of the contract and all relevant exhibits.
• Review Contractor’s compliance with Company’s prevention of information brokering and business ethics guidelines.
• Assist Contractor in evaluating prospective key vendors and close liaison with the Procurement Quality Surveillance personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with the contract Project Vendor List as required.
• Ensure procurement documents produced by Contractor are of acceptable quality (complete, clear).
• Assist Contractor with the creation of the Procurement Status Report and Expediting Status Report ensuring all data is in line with the approved Level III Project Plan.
• Plan for effective use of Contractor’s materials management system.
• Ensure Contractor effectively manages procurement interfaces between Client, Suppliers and all other relevant EPC’s.
• Appraise Contractor’s performance and maintain the agreed Key performance Indicators to be reported weekly.
• Ensure Logistics and Customs procedures are created and in compliant with relevant local government bodies and appropriate authorities.
• Resolve any materials-related issues or claims derived from OS&D’s or NCR’s issued at delivery to site.
• Cooperate with IPR and audit teams with respect to all procurement and expediting activities.
• Ensure orderly turnover of project materials (with regards to procurement) to the operating organization.
• Provide Spare Parts Coordination for the project
• Interface with project overall Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, process, expectations and to align synergies.
• Understand the schedule and identify key interface points.
• Establish and implement plan for spare parts management and coordinate spares acquisition process.
• Provide oversight of the EPCM spare parts related activities including obtaining the Required Spare Parts List (RSPL) data and Spare Parts Interchangeability Records (SPIR’s).
• Work issues as appropriate to ensure materials and equipment are received at required location and in line with the project schedule.

 

 

Person Specification – Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years management/supervisory experience on Major Projects

BA/BS Preferred

 

Knowledge and/or Experience

Demonstrate understanding of procurement best practices

Intermediate to Expert Equipment and Materials Purchasing Skills (e.g. engineered equipment/bulks)

Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation and communication skills

Ability to operate autonomously on a result orientated basis handling multiple diverse task

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage constantly changing priorities

 

Technical and Business Skills:

Daily direct procurement supervision will not be available when located overseas or rotating; therefore, additional requirements are as follows:

Must be a self-starter and able to work in a virtual organization

Ability to oversee and monitor EPCM Contractor purchasing activities including track/monitor key equipment and material purchases

 

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