PMC Procurement lead (SPB)
Wood · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Operations
- Experience
- 15+ years
The Role
To lead and manage all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. The role ensures strategic sourcing, contractor/vendor selection, and effective coordination between ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit - The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Job Objective
- Develop and implement the project procurement strategy.
- Prepare procurement schedules aligned with the project master schedule.
- Identify long-lead items and establish early procurement plans.
- Ensure procurement activities support overall project milestones.
- Identify, prequalify, and evaluate suppliers and contractors.
- Maintain an approved vendor list.
- Manage supplier performance and resolve commercial issues.
- Foster strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Lead and manage the procurement process for engineering, construction, and project-related materials, equipment, and services.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and material requisitions to identify procurement requirements.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and tender documents.
- Evaluate technical and commercial bids in coordination with engineering, project, and commercial teams.
- Conduct supplier prequalification, selection, and performance evaluation.
- Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contract conditions with vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare bid evaluation reports, recommendation summaries, and purchase orders for management approval.
- Monitor procurement schedules and ensure materials and equipment are delivered in accordance with project timelines.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, logistics, and construction teams to resolve procurement-related issues.
- Manage supplier relationships and maintain an approved vendor database.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Track procurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
- Review and approve technical submittals, vendor documentation, and material compliance certificates.
- Expedite critical purchase orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries to minimize project delays.
- Assess procurement risks and develop mitigation plans to avoid supply chain disruptions.
- Support contract administration activities, including variations, claims, and supplier disputes.
- Prepare procurement status reports, KPI dashboards, and management presentations.
- Mentor and guide procurement engineers and buyers to enhance team performance.
- Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, and best practices to increase operational efficiency.
What makes you remarkable
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Minimum Twenty 15+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with a minimum of 5(five) years in Procurement Management
- Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP, ARIBA preferred)
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements
- Risk assessment and supply chain management
- Commercial and contractual awareness (FIDIC knowledge preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills