Responsibilities:Wood is looking for a Lead Procurement Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai, UAE.

• Manage a small team of buyers, and ensure workloads are prioritized effectively, taking the lead to report progress directly to the client
• Undertake Procurement of Long Lead items including ITB, Evaluation, Purchase Order and Post Order Management
• Support all on-going project Procurement activities as required
• Report to Contracts Manager and assisting with any other tasks as required
• Assist in development of project procurement strategy
• Approve bid lists
• Approve tender documents for issue
• Supervise bid receipt, opening and distribution
• Ensure the Procurement Status Report (PSR) is maintained, issued and actively managed to achieve the required planned / forecast dates
• Supervise the resolution of all Wood Supplier claims (e.g. warranties, defects, performance, etc)
• Ensure the procurement function completes supplier performance reviews when required
• Ensure timely close-out of all purchase orders
• Preparing supplier performance evaluation and order close out
• Performing all purchasing activity in accordance with the set project purchasing procedure and the purchasing work instructions

Qualifications:

• 15+ years\' experience in related buying and procurement positions
• Previous Iraq projects\' experience is preferred
• Maximo - SAP - Oracle experience is required
• Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Candidates must be commercially aware, with effective negotiating and coordinating skills
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work as part of team as well as individually when required
• Has a systematic approach to work and can manage multiple tasks
• Be able to manage a high volume of work whilst ensuring attention to detail is maintained

About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe 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.

John Wood Group