Head of Purchasing –

Main Functions

• To lead and manage purchasing operations, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and HSE procedures.

Task and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and performance management for Buyers and Senior Buyers.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, supplier selection, tendering, bid evaluations, purchase order approvals, and delivery follow-up.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage high-value and high-risk purchases to achieve cost savings and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual terms, audit requirements, and applicable local content regulations.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, material quality, delivery timelines, and payment issues in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Implement global procurement strategies, manage framework agreements, and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Ensure accurate procurement reporting and effective use of SAP/UNISUP, AGORA AVL, e-TRACE, and NIPEX.
• Collaborate with user departments, Contracts and procurement management, suppliers, and other stakeholders to meet operational requirements.
• Enforce H3SE requirements, quality assurance standards, and safe working practices across purchasing activities.
• Prepare periodic purchasing reports, identify process improvements, and ensure timely resolution of procurement challenges.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, social sciences, purchasing and supply, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in purchasing within the international Oil and Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, industry materials, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of SAP and other procurement systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.