Procurement Leader

About the Company

MariEnergies is one of Pakistan's largest E&P companies, operating the country's second-largest gas reservoir at the Mari Field in District Ghotki, Sindh. The company's shares are quoted on all the stock exchanges in Pakistan.

The company is primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon resources (natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and LPG) within the country.

In today's challenging business environment, the source of strength and inspiration for future success lies in human capital.

At MariEnergies, value-based HR processes and practices are fostered to develop both human capital and organizational capabilities.

This approach has helped gain a competitive edge by aligning personal aspirations with corporate vision.

Role Overview:

The Procurement Leader has an overall responsibility to lead and execute the procurement process within assigned category group, ensuring business needs are met while maximizing value for organization.

They will adhere to established sourcing procedures and leverage industry best practices to deliver optimal outcomes.

Procurement Leader will also provide guidance, coaching, and development to team members, fostering capability growth and enabling them to achieve high performance.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that procurement activities are carried out as per Supply Chain Manual and approvals are sought as per Limit of Authority Manual (LOAM).
• Ensure achievement of defined objectives and KPIs, including but not limited to PR-PO turnaround time, delivery of savings targets, on-time deliveries, timely renewal of contracts.
• Proactively respond to and escalate issues, complaints, and other cases to Category Lead and Head SCM for timely resolution.
• Actively develop and maintain close collaboration both within and outside Supply Chain.
• Identify opportunities to execute Long Term Agreements (LTAs) to optimize spend and improve procurement process efficiency.
• Assist Category Lead for devising appropriate sourcing strategies for different categories.
• Coordinate with End Users and Centre of Excellence (CoE), as appropriate, for consolidating demand across locations and suppliers.
• Manage complete contract life cycle including tendering/RFx, commercial evaluation and benchmarking, negotiations and contract preparation, award and close-out.
• Prepare and present business cases for approval of high-value procurements from Tender Board/Board of Directors.
• Coordinate with Contracts Specialist and Legal to ensure that executed contracts safeguard financial, legal, HSE, and other interests of company.
• Ensure contract implementation and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to monitoring of market developments, innovations and technology trends.
• Implement activities from category strategy.
• Develop annual procurement planning.
• Assist Category Lead for identifying new suppliers to improve commercial leverage and service delivery.
• Manage the pre-qualification and on-boarding of new suppliers.
• Provide inputs for supplier evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Ensure implementation of HSE requirements in area of responsibility.
• Carr[y] out assigned tasks and duties in safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with HSE rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 8-10 years of related experience, preferably in an Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Company.
• Proficiency in use of ERP SAP MM Module.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation and fluency in English language.
• Leadership qualities with ability to influence decisions.
• Ability to motivate and support direct reports.
• Multitasking, self-starter and able to take initiatives and capable of achieving results.
• Effective dealing of complex tasks & situations.
• A team-player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze multiple sources of data, make connections & create high quality solutions.

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