Procurement Specialist
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About the Role
McDermott seeks a Procurement Specialist with approximately 10 years of experience to perform procurement of materials in support of business activities. The role involves vendor management, commercial bid evaluation, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
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Responsibilities
- Perform the procurement of materials in support of MDR business activities in accordance with company policies
- Act as an internal interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse
- Interface externally with vendors
- Assist with the establishment of appropriate procurement strategies for different project/operations materials
- Visit vendors on a planned basis to keep abreast of their capabilities and new products
- Develop and maintain a sound vendor base, survey the market for new potential supply sources
- Evaluate and monitor vendor performance on a continual basis
- Perform the RFQ process including reviewing requisitions, issuing RFQ, and commercial bid evaluation
- Prepare Recommendation of Award and obtain required approvals
- Place PO’s with selected vendors and provide ongoing Purchase Order administration
Requirements
- Engineering graduate
- Approximately 10 years of relevant experience
- Broad knowledge of the procurement process
- Able to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
- Experience in Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems
- Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus
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Job Overview
- The Procurement Specialist applies conceptual knowledge of Procurement and is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Procurement problems.
- They will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures and build knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform the procurement of materials in support of MDR business activities in accordance with company policies.
- Act as an internal interface with PMT, Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Accounting, and Warehouse.
- Interface externally with vendors.
- Procure materials with a good understanding of requisition requirements, international standards, codes, and regulations.
- Assist with the establishment of appropriate procurement strategies for different project/operations materials.
- Visit vendors on a planned basis to keep abreast of their capabilities, new products, and interface with their management personnel.
- Develop and maintain a sound vendor base, survey the market for new potential supply sources and market trend in price and delivery.
- Evaluate and monitor vendor performance on a continual basis.
- Facilitate Supplier Registration Process to register potential vendors in MDR system.
- Perform the RFQ process: review requisitions, issue RFQ, secure compliant offers, coordinate TBE, perform commercial bid evaluation, etc.
- Maintain sourcing list to track RFQs and expedite quotes from vendors.
- Prepare Recommendation of Award and obtain required approvals.
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Engineering graduate.
- Approximately 10 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the procurement process.
- Able to effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement and non procurement personnel.
- Support Integrated Procurement worldwide, work with suppliers to develop supplier agreements.
- Understand local and regional logistics regulations and agreements.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).
- Experience in Smart Plant Materials and HR Systems.
- Certificates in process improvement and/or Six Sigma a plus.
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