Projects -GROUP HEAD

Job Description : Projects -GROUP HEAD – PROCUREMENT MAIN FUNCTIONS The Group Head – Procurement is responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities across the organization, ensuring compliance with Company rules, oil & gas industry regulations (JOA, PSC/PSA), and delivering efficient, cost-effective purchasing. Ensure compliance of the purchasing process with all internal Company rules (including Code of Conduct) and all applicable laws and regulations (JOA, PSC/PSA, and local laws). Ensure all procurement activities meet audit requirements to minimize partner claims, audit queries, or legal actions. Strategic Procurement & Leadership Implement Company procurement strategies and directives across all teams and ensure full compliance. Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to procurement teams across multiple units/locations. Drive strategic procurement initiatives and ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery. Drive and ensure measurable savings across all procurement activities within the Group. Procurement Operations Management Oversee all procurement activities, including Purchase Requisition (PR) assignment, sourcing, and execution. Review and analyze all PRs to ensure adequate material specifications, budget approvals, and correct cost center allocation. Oversee the creation, review, and validation of Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring compliance with Company procedures before final approval. Ensure proper follow-up of all Purchase Orders from issuance through expediting, delivery, and final payment. Vendor & Contract Management Lead and drive complex and high-value negotiations with vendors and contractors, including commercial terms, pricing, contract awards, performance, and amendments. Oversee vendor selection processes, including RFQs, e-RFQs, and tenders, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Ensure all contractual documents and official correspondence are validated at the appropriate level before issuance. Develop, implement, and manage frame/outline agreements to improve procurement efficiency and cost savings. Monitor supplier performance and lead vendor performance evaluation processes. Stakeholder & Interface Management Maintain close coordination with user departments and ensure timely resolution of procurement-related issues. Collaborate with Finance (P2P) to resolve vendor payment issues and anomalies. Ensure alignment and synergy with Contracts & Procurement Management and overall business objectives. Job Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 10–15 years’ experience in procurement, preferably within the Manufacturing Business and Solar Business. At least 5 years in a leadership role.

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