Procurement LeadLocation: Houston, TXSummary:The primary purpose of this role is to lead the procurement activities on a project and in so doing managing key elements of the Procurement deliverables including developing procurement strategies, tenders, contract execution, delivery and close out.Job Duties
- Support in the development of robust procurement strategies for the execution phase of projects in co-ordination with the Projects team covering the procurement life cycle
- Develop, coordinate and evaluate tender packages for Capital Equipment and other materials
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions, to support project schedule and budget
- Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established Project Controls and Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures
- Develop well written, well-structured procurement documentation that supports the project requirements
- Support/Lead on proactive performance and relationship management as well as dispute avoidance. Where necessary, dispute resolution including claims assessment and development of resolution strategy
- Identify and maximize cost saving opportunities
- Provide reports, analyses and advice to support procurement decision-making
- Identify and evaluate key risks at a contract formation and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. technical, legal etc.)
- Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information
- Contract administration to support execution, including correspondence and contract notices and claims assessment
- Work as part of the team to deliver value through competitive sourcing and effective contract management
Job Requirements
- +10 years' experience in Contracts within mining or similar heavy industries
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages
- High level written skills with excellent attention to detail
- Extremely well developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor degree in commerce, business, law, or construction desirable.
Physical requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.About Teal Energi:TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.