The Role:
The focus of this positions is to develop policies, procedures and objectives for our clients projects in accordance with contracts at hand and management guidelines.

Key Responsibilities;
- Plan, coordinate and administer the strategic goals of Procurement Department in order to meet Clients needs

Primary Duties;
- Provide strategic direction for company-wide procurement efforts; participate with leadership in the establishment, communication and implementation of business goals.
- Establish business targets for cost savings
- Coordinate the procurement side of proposal preparation and ensure that the best prices are secured with longest possible validities, and shortest deliveries to meet operational targets
- Review and negotiate contracts with large-scale suppliers to achieve appropriate savings and service levels.
- Review major project procurement contracts; coordinate contract compliance, change orders, and problem resolution in conformance with contract law; consult with legal counsel as required
- Ensure that all legal contract requirements are met & manage relationships with external contacts, including removing obstacles to ensure optimal team performance
- Act as negotiator between our client and vendors/suppliers on procurement contracts; stay informed on all new developments relative to available resources; make recommendations designed to reduce costs, update systems, and provide environmentally approved materials and services
- Ensure that expediting (field and desk) and shipping units serve as chain links to complete the loop with procurement staff, in order to meet the project operational deadlines and
milestones
- Attend project review meetings and ensure that all associated reports are adequately compiled and distributed as required
- Ensure optimal customer service is provided to all departments; facilitate changes to process as needed; participate in the planning and implementation of strategic goals for the
entire project procurement team
- Serve as an operational and technical resource to all of project procurement staff in the communication and resolution of purchasing systems issues; negotiate successful resolution to
problems or concerns; educate them about processes and procedures
- Survey customers to assess process and team performance; benchmark other EPC institutions for process ideas and/or improvements
- Survey markets for price and delivery information of major raw materials like steel, copper, other exotic materials, technology-related items, etc.
- Ensure functionality of procurement cycle software and hardware systems. Resolve operational issues; implement changes as necessary.
- Implement health and safety procedures
- Communicate strategic issues/changes to team; build commitment and confidence. Resolve complex system or process issues; perform regular team duties.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or similar disciplines
- Extensive experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferably with EPC, Oil and Gas Industry

About Fircroft:
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 30 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.

For further information or to discuss any opportunities, please contact Tom Nulty at Fircroft on <phone number removed>