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Job Overview:

The Project Procurement Coordinator is Responsible for Project Coordination, reporting to the PPM / SCM. Reports to the Project Procurement Manager and manages all the purchasing activity processes and progress.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• The PPC shall manage elements of the Project Procurement Manager’s responsibilities as delegated by the Project Procurement Manager and other specific tasks which shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Ensures early development of the Project Specific Procurement Execution Procedure.

• Ensures early development of the Procurement Status Register (PSR)

• Prepare and maintain approved Vendor Lists.

• Develop equipment and bulk material lead times for incorporation into the project master schedule.

• Coordinating the day to day purchasing activity within the project SCM department.

• Supervising the following administrative functions – Package Managers, SPMAT system administrators, Procurement schedule input clerks, Vendor invoice coordinators, Vendor Bank Guarantees and Bonds clerks and clerks responsible for all supply chain management reporting activities.

• Ensuring timely delivery of all engineering procurement deliverables, requisitions, technical queries and technical bid evaluations.

• Maintains liaison with buyers and expeditors along with Project Expediting Coordinator for the review of progress against the project schedule for procurement activities.

• Plan, organize, and manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects per company and client requirements; in compliance with established company policies and procedures

• Interface with the procurement function and other McDermott departments for all matters related to the procurement of material for projects

• Work closely with PPMs

• Oversee all procurement activities associated with the effective procurement of project materials, equipment, and services scopes per Project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets

• Implement the Project Procurement Execution Strategy applicable to each project

• Manage the Project Procurement group to undertake RFQs, commercial evaluations, and PO award

• Resolve all commercial and Terms and Conditions criteria and issues related to RFQs and PO’s

• Monitor all project procurement-related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members, to ensure the successful delivery of project requirements

• Liaise with vendors, coordinate and assume lead participation in vendor commercial clarification meetings and/or conference calls, and act as the company focal point on commercial discussions with vendors during the preorder stage, i.e., from RFQ to PO award for projects procurement

• Liaise with individual Project Procurement Managers/Coordinators on all procurement matters related to the execution of the Project Procurement Strategy and the effective award of PO’s for Project materials, equipment & services scope

• Liaise with Engineering and QC on technical matters related to an RFQ and/or PO in the pre-award stage

• Liaise with Legal to resolve vendor T&Cs and Accounts Payable to resolve vendor payment issues

• Monitor and review market conditions and report price and delivery trends for Project materials and equipment

• Ensure conformance with the company policies and Procurement procedures by the Project Procurement group and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement work methodologies and processes

• Supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of buyers and supporting staff and provide continuous support to staff in their undertaking of all tasks and activities

• Undertake regular staff performance reviews

• Provide procurement reports as necessary and undertake tasks, activities, and assignments at the direction of the management

Essential Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience

• 8-12 years of relevant experience

• Professional Procurement qualification

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient in MS Office suite applications, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills

• Experience in a database query or programming languages (e.g., SQL)

• Experience in data visualization using Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding application

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.