Procurement Specialist

Client of Brunel

Responsible for expediting and delivery of critical procurement items including CPY novated materials and provide timely feedback to management on potential delays and propose mitigation measures.

• Major challenges of this role are (1) understanding the key project drivers to ensure delivery within the agreed timeframe (2) operating in a pressure environment with short deadlines to complete activities and/or assessments related to procurement management.
• Participate in the maintenance of alignment within PMT on project procurement needs, objectives and requirements, through effective compliance with project procurement processes and procedures.
• Support Procurement Lead in development of project coordination procedures for procurement, through the review and approval of all procurement related procedures including applicable tools and templates including but not limited to; PSE, MSR, SSR and others that may from time to time be developed for use in the project.
• Oversight Contractor's activities to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans (seek input from Project Sourcing Specialists as appropriate).
• Support the process of securing approvals from the appropriate authorities for any deviations from the procurement plan, policies and procedure in consultation with the relevant teams (technical, planning, operations, and Supply team) for all aspects of procurement including cost adjustments, change orders and claims.
• Be responsible for reporting project procurement activities including progress, issues and concerns and steps taken to mitigate impact and negative consequences.
• Participate in the implementation of effective expediting mechanism to ensure timely delivery of all packages, equipment and material in line with the project schedule, including appropriate logistics to support all planned deliveries.
• Interface with project Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, processes, alignment and procurement of all project spares and ensure timely delivery to achieve project RSPL objectives.
• Assist Quality and Contractor in evaluation of prospective vendors and the review and approval of critical vendor documents. team, shall expedite the advanced review critical documents and queries where necessary.
• Carry out all such responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned or delegated by the Procurement Lead from time to time.
• Participate in the management of interface and relationship with other business teams including planning, cost control, contracts and the business manager.