Senior Procurement Specialist

MSELECT is looking to hire a Senior Procurement Specialist for an international oil and gas services client in Erbil. Candidate must have minimum 5 years relevant experience and fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic.

Department

• Finance, Tenders and Contracts Section

Main Functions

• Manage and conduct tenders and request for quotations
• Prepare tender documents and invite potential bidders
• Manage and conduct the process of performing bid evaluations and prepare recommendation documentation for award
• Prepare/contribute in the necessary documentation for internal Bid Committee approval
• Conduct tender opening and record minutes of meetings for the tender opening sessions
• Manage and keep updated both electronic and hard copies file system
• Cooperate and conduct pre-bid meetings when required
• Review and negotiate commercial offers (pricing, incoterms, etc) and legal terms and conditions, interface with other disciplines (ex. legal, finance, operations)
• Execute purchase orders and service contracts with selected suppliers
• Manage the supplier from award through to on-site delivery
• Determine the appropriate strategy to ensure the most efficient, economical and safe transportation of equipment and materials to site, within set times
• Manage and conduct supplier feedback and performance assessments
• Develop internally approved vendors list and manage the supplier database and assist in the pre-qualification of new suppliers
• Actively contribute to annual savings targets, challenging supplier costs wherever possible
• Develop a constructive and professional relationship with all key stakeholders within the business
• Monitoring the daily operations of procurement activities and reporting progress to the Procurement Manager

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting
• Ability to asses supplier/vendor risk profiles then identify and mitigate liability to the company
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills to remedy procurement/supply chain issues when delivery/quality are not satisfied by suppliers/vendors
• Direct category procurement experience is essential. Preferably gained in marine shipping, road transportation/logistics, upstream oil and gas
• Experience in managing third party contracts for industry related products & services would be highly desirable (e.g. consumables and heavy and industrial equipment); and service contracts such as, consulting, IT services, repairs & maintenance, etc.
• Experience in managing both goods and service provision contracts
• Ability to work in a team and independent environment within deadlines is essential
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential

Quantitative Indicators

• Unlimited exposure to tenders/PO’s / Contracts
• Working in team of 5
• Transparent cost-effective tenders

Contacts

• All KPC employees
• External Suppliers
• Finance Team

Regulation of Activities

• Applicable Legislation of the Kurdistan Region and the Republic of Iraq;
• Company Internal Normative Documents related to the assigned Business area;
• Occupational Health and Safety requirements and fire safety requirements;
• Regulation on the Business Unit; (Procurement Policy)
• Inco terms

Other Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management would be desirable
• CIPS certificate is a plus

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of commercial and legal aspects in relation to concluding contracts on construction and repair works.

Language Skills

• English fluent;
• Kurdish fluent;
• Arabic fluent

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in using standard office software such as MS Windows, MS Office and/or equivalent;
• Proficiency in using modern communication tools such as Internet, e-mail, mobile phone, telephone / video conferencing, instant messenger systems;

Degree of mobility

• Limited Travel inside KRG

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process