Project Procurement Manager - Koch Engineered Solutions

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The Project Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement activities for major projects, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco project requirements, and coordinating the timely delivery of materials and services. This role demands extensive knowledge in procurement, contracting, expediting, logistics and fabrication project management, as well as specific knowledge of Saudi Aramco and vendor requirements.

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business. As an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business using Principle Based Management in your everyday work.

What You Will Do

• Procurement Management:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project requirements and company objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure the best pricing and quality.

• Contracting:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure the best terms and conditions for the company.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and address any issues or discrepancies.

• Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of major subcontracted activities.
• Liaise and coordinate with the procurement commodity team to ensure proper delivery of material on time, on quality, on budget
• Manage the procurement schedule to align with project milestones and deadlines and keep up to date clean data a project procurement plan.
• Manage the budget tracking and follow-up, both in terms of estimate vs actual as well as hours spent by the team on the projects

• Expediting:

• Monitor the progress of orders and expedite deliveries as needed to avoid project delays.
• Resolve any issues that arise during the procurement process, including delays, shortages, and quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on order status and delivery schedules.

• Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi Aramco project requirements and other relevant standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of procurement processes, contracts, and transactions.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Make sure of the proper use of the tools (ERP, e-bidding, etc) and that data is reliable at any given time

• Supplier Management:

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans as needed.
• Foster long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent supply and reliability.

• Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the procurement budget for projects.
• Monitor and control procurement costs to ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Conduct performance appraisals and develop training plans for team members.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Background in related field.
• Exposure on Saudi Aramco Project procurement and Project Management requirements with appetence for supply chain activities.
• Knowledge of contracting, expediting, and fabrication project management.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Saudi Aramco's Vendor Registration and Prequalification Requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities .

What Will Put You Ahead

• The role may require occasional travel to project sites, supplier locations, and other business-related travel.
• Standard office environment with extended hours during peak project phases.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, We're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.

The Equipment, Technology and Services group of KES serves customers with innovative, engineered-to-order solutions, supplying equipment for applications in various markets with a focus on the refining and petrochemical Industry. John Zink specializes in Combustion technologies that include Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Boiler Burners and Vapor Recovery Systems.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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