Project Procurement Specialist - Advanced

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Project Procurement Manager, the Project Procurement Advisor (PPA) is a key, integrated member of a major capital project team, responsible for carrying out planning and execution of all activities related to purchasing, expediting, logistics, field materials management and EPC subcontracting.

The PPA’s involvement on a project often spans from early Pre-FEED (Development Stage) through FEED and Execution (Execution Stage), thus having shifting focus areas and deliverables based upon Project Stage.

Responsibilities

In the Development Stage, the PPA supports the development and implementation of project procurement strategies and plans related to equipment and material purchasing, transportation and logistics, onsite materials management and subcontracting activities.

In the Execution Stage, the PPA supports the purchasing / subcontracting activities performed by the EPC contractor and/or in-house procurement group, and ensures progression of aligned commercial strategies to drive schedule and capital efficiencies, while ensuring operational integrity in support of the Project Objectives & Strategies (POS).

• Participate in the early Stage 2 Execution Strategy Framework Process, including high level Project Procurement and Materials Management Strategy
• Drive development and endorsement of formal Development Stage deliverables, including Project Purchasing Strategy, Initial Project Materials Management Plan, and Initial Subcontracting Plan
• Compile project equipment list and major subcontract list, with associated commercial strategies, aligned bidder(s) lists, target schedules for bid and award, and key evaluation criteria
• Serve as project focal point for execution of equipment and material procurement, commercial valuation, award, expediting, logistics planning and execution, field materials management and EPC Subcontracting
• Oversee EPC in subcontracting activities, from bid list development, bidder qualification and contract award thru closeout

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 4-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Negotiations, EPC Management, Logistics, Project Management (desired, not mandatory) professional skills, Minimum 10 years relevant experience.

• English and one other language
• Previous EPC and owner operator experience in project procurement
• Expat assignment experience
• ERP system experience

Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

• Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you, with a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay, with a 7% match from the Company if you contribute at least 6%
• Workplace Flexibility: Programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential professional counseling for you and your family
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury