Requisition ID: 88571

Job Category: Procurement

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class across the globe. With expertise in studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Procurement Manager with a proven track record of delivering large capital projects across mining and metals sector internationally, including experience with GCC based Projects, responsible for procurement management from Hatch MENA Office to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We manage our clients\xe2\x80\x99 entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change\xe2\x80\x93providing the best solutions for our clients\xe2\x80\x99 toughest challenges!

Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for directly managing, coordinating and administering procurement management during all delivery stages of the project lifecycle: from project definition, setup, execution, monitoring and controlling to final closing out of the project.

The Procurement Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2 and FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the project execution phase. The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes.

The Procurement Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering/
construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with
regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule. The
Procurement Manager is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle which includes materials
management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.

You will bring to the role:
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts

Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution
Plan (PEP)

• Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and

templates to be used on the project

• Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition

stage to the closeout stage

• Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across

Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Site Materials
Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment

• Provides inputs for Project reporting as required
• Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are

carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an
ethical manner

• Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and

hardcopy)

• Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best

outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time

• Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified

and preventive or corrective actions are taken

• Performs continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures
• Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo, identifies and

resolves all issues within the team

• Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues
• Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective

measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof

• Provides reporting and updates to the client, the Project Manager and the Procurement Hub Lead

on a regular basis

• Plans, controls and monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project

Schedule

• Ensures functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract

issues, during contract administration and closeout

• Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management
• Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document

Management Systems

• Where required, performs site visits to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve

issues arising on the project; maintains a presence both on site and in home/execution office. In
specific cases, a Site Procurement Manager may be based at site during the construction phase.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Tertiary qualification with a minimum of 15 \xe2\x80\x93 20+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the procurement field
• Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a

management role

• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of

accompanying legal implications

• Proficient negotiation skills
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts

management and corporate governance principles

• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations,

expediting techniques and Incoterms applications

• Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies
• Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills
• Experience in dispute resolution techniques and their applications
• Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment

purchase orders

• Experience in using, developing and implementing procurement reporting tools.

Preferred

• Experience with various forms of contracting
• Experience with Saudi Arabian projects.

Why join us?

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to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don\'t meet every single requirement? You don\'t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you\'re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don\'t perfectly align with the skills we\'ve listed.

We\'re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We\'ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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