Job Description
Job Summary:- The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement activities across the project lifecycle. This role leads the strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier selection, contracting, and expediting of goods, equipment, and subcontractor services to ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and compliance specifications.The ideal candidate will serve as the primary supply chain advisor to project stakeholders, managing vendor performance, mitigating supply chain risks, and aligning procurement execution with broader business and project objectives.
Duties and Responsibility
Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Procurement Management Plan (PMP) integrated with project schedules and budgets.
AdvertisementIdentify high-risk, long-lead, and critical-path items early to optimize project execution schedules.
Align procurement milestones with engineering, construction/operations, and commissioning timelines.
Establish sourcing strategies tailored to project scope and risk profiles.
Lead the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Information (RFI) processes.
Perform comprehensive commercial evaluations, bid tabulations, and risk assessments for vendor proposals.
Lead contract negotiations regarding price, payment terms, delivery schedules, performance guarantees, liabilities, and warranties in coordination with Legal and Risk teams.
Draft, execute, and administer project purchase orders, subcontracts, and Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
Manage relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor supplier performance, fabrication milestones, and delivery timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery.
Oversee third-party expediting and quality control/inspection activities at supplier facilities when required.
Resolve supplier disputes, commercial claims, and scope variations promptly.
Serve as the main supply chain liaison between Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and other departments.
Closely collaborate with finance department for allocation and release for fund
Develops and maintains relationships with Banks, governmental organizations, customs authorities, Shipping lines and other relevant organizations.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate governance, ethical standards, local/ int’l laws, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies.
Maintain complete and audit-ready procurement records and documentation.
Follows up cases with internal and external organs that needs further discussion, explanation or any higher-level efforts
Timely resolving issues that has potential risk for the company and reporting which is beyond his/her scope.
Ensure timely handover of documents to transit team and maintain communication with them for timely clearance of imported item from port.
Ensure proper handover of goods to warehouse and collect GRN
Oversees the settlement of payments to suppliers by Banks, freight, transport, insurance, taxes & duties, and clearing services.
Coaches, Coordinates and facilitates development of the skills of his/her team and promotes Knowledge building & knowledge sharing
Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor
Job Requirements
Qualification and Skills
Education:
BA/MA/MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
7+ years of experience for MA and 9 years for BA in procurement, subcontracts, or supply chain management.
2+ years in a project-based procurement management role
Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
Supervisory and leadership skills.
Familiarity with international trade regulations.
Understanding of e-business / e-procurement systems
Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher amongst others.
Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to make decisions on the go in liaison with the relevant stakeholders.
Problem-solving & conflict management skills.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply using the link below.
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