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Purchasing manager – oil & gas (EPCM)
Basra, Iraq (28/28)
Job summary
The purchasing manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all procurement (purchasing) activities for EPCM oil & gas projects. The role ensures timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in line with project schedules, cost targets, and company procurement procedures.
This position is typically site-based (e.g., Majnoon Field) supporting brownfield and greenfield project execution under strict schedule and operational demands.
This aligns with active hiring needs observed across Majnoon EPCM staffing requests for procurement-related roles, including procurement managers and C&P positions.
Key responsibilities
Procurement & purchasing execution
- Lead all purchasing activities for EPCM projects (RFQs, bid evaluations, PO awards).
- Ensure timely placement of purchase orders in line with project deliverables and schedules.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project controls teams.
- Monitor expediting activities to ensure on-time delivery of materials to site.
Vendor & contract management
- Identify, evaluate, and manage approved vendor lists (AVL).
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve best value.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and procurement policies.
- Manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Project coordination
- Interface with project manager and contracts & procurement manager.
- Support project schedules through proactive procurement planning.
- Provide procurement status reports, forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.
- Coordinate logistics, warehousing, and site delivery requirements.
Compliance & governance
- Ensure procurement processes comply with company procedures, EPCM standards, and client requirements.
- Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and records.
- Ensure adherence to international procurement standards and ethics.
Team leadership
- Lead and mentor buyers, expeditors, and procurement engineers.
- Allocate workload and manage team performance.
- Support recruitment and development of procurement staff at site.
Qualifications & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
- 20+ years’ experience in oil & gas procurement.
- Minimum 5+ years in a managerial/supervisory role.
- Strong EPC/EPCM project experience (FEED + EPC phases preferred).
- Proven experience working on Middle East / Iraq oil & gas projects.
- Experience with major operators or EPC contractors (e.g., ADNOC, BP, Shell).
Technical competencies
- Strong knowledge of EPCM procurement lifecycle.
- Experience with:
- Long lead items procurement
- Vendor qualification & sourcing
- Contracting strategy & commercial negotiation
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Understanding of logistics, materials management, and warehousing.
Soft skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work in demanding site environments (rotation-based).
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
Work conditions (typical EPCM Iraq site role)
- Rotation: 28/28 (site-based)
- Camp-based accommodation with full facilities