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Head of Procurement

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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
10-15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the oilfield servicing or upstream oil and gas sector
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices specific to oil and gas rig operations and well services
Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and compliance with industry regulations
In-depth understanding of supply chain management, incoterms, and logistics within oilfield servicing environments
Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate bids, manage budgets, and optimize cost savings
Proficiency in ERP and procurement software such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to effectively lead and develop procurement teams

Develop and execute Our Client’s procurement strategy to align with operational goals and project timelines, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services
Forecast procurement requirements and establish detailed procurement plans to support rig operations and drilling activities
Build and maintain a robust vendor network for drilling equipment, rig supplies, spare parts, logistics, and technical services, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service delivery while managing supplier contracts to ensure adherence to agreed conditions
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase requisitions, RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase order issuance, delivery coordination, and payment processing
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain support and monitor inventory levels effectively
Enforce strict compliance with Our Client’s procurement policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures
Identify and mitigate procurement risks such as supply delays, cost fluctuations, and supplier dependency through proactive risk management strategies
Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems

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