Principal Buyer

Responsible for the execution of specific aspects of Supply chain Management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages/subcontracts.
- Clear understanding of client head contracts requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures, terms & conditions. Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can initiate / discuss adaptations in order to reach a commercial agreement under guidance of Supply chain Manager.
- Regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible. Ensures direct reports updates reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management.
- Responsible for the supervision and guidance of directly reporting Buyer/Senior Buyer.
- Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities that they are responsible for
- Responsible for the end-to-end sourcing process (strategy though closeout) for the major procurement/subcontract packages.
- Provides guidance, direction, and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities.
- Provides guidance, direction, and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Wood and Suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities.
- Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budget and in line with established project processes and procedures.
- Assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel.
- Update the Procurement Status Report (PSR) inline with project/Client required on site dates and current/estimate lead times, notifying any delays to supply chain lead.
- Attend regular PSR meetings with Client, engineering and project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables within their [portfolio are being maintained.
- Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and review tasks as assigned to direct reports.
- Utilisation of Wood Material management systems for Supplier evaluation, audit and selection of Suppliers as required for the project.
- Carryout Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required.
- Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with, and all actions are fully auditable.
- Under specific direction sets direct reports objectives and responsibilities. Supervise the direct reports and ensure that they have a clear understating of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provide guidance, direction, and support.
- Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership a all times.
- Understands and lives Wood’s vision, values, and behaviours.
- Understands and works to the Wood financial management framework.
- Capture all internal and external yearly savings target as per business plan.
- Assist in implementation of global/regional/country initiatives as per business plans.

Qualifications:

- Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Essential)
- GDMM or PGDMM (Desirable)

**Experience**:

- Fifteen to Eighteen years of experience in procuring equipment and materials (Essential).
- Proven ability to select Suppliers for bidding, perform commercial evaluation, qualification to Terms and conditions and prepare negotiation strategies/techniques and represent Supply Chain in negotiations (Essential).
- Proven supervisory experience leading a team of Supply chain specialist and coordination with project teams (Essential).
- Experience in Oil and Gas, Refineries, Petro-chemical related industries (Desirable).
- Good knowledge of region-specific Suppliers, sourcing strategies, selection criteria, their qualifications and reputation. Understands the pros and cons of sourcing material and equipment from best cost countries (Desirable).

**Diversity Statement**

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.