EPC Procurement Specialist
January 17, 2023
EPC PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST required by our Client, an International Oil and Gas Operator, to be assigned on a Contract basis, Milan, Italy.
Duration: 12 months ongoing
Job dimensions
- Onshore facilities include 2 LNG trains (13 mtpa), LNG and Condensate storage, Marine Facilities (Jetty and loading facilities), Utilities and
- Early Site Infrastructure (Resettlement Village, Security works, airport, permanent camps, and roads)
- Ensure implementation of the Procurement, Freight and Logistics scope by EPC Contractor (estimated value of $3 Billion)
- Monitor and administrate within the LS (Lump Sum) Contracts, EPC Contractor procurement activities (177 POs)
- Process ad-hoc Purchasing for the Onshore Package (Procurement, Expediting and Freight forwarding)
Activities
- Project Restart Phase – Monitoring and administration of EPC Contractor’s Procurement process during the Onshore Package Resumption process after Long-term Suspension:
- Follow up of Procurement activities performed by EPC Contractor for Onshore package (Restart and completion of the remaining scope):
- Ensure flawless execution of all Contractor’s Procurement activities in full compliance with the Project Integrated schedule
- Implementation of all procedures associated to EPC Contract
- Monitoring tender strategies, recommendations, due diligence on awards and subcontract/procurement management plan
- Negotiations with EPC Contractor/ Subcontractors (Vendors & Suppliers) and assist Procurement Lead for Contractual/Commercial matters and regarding disputed items on assessment of restart process or claims
- Ensuring performance and verification of the close-out of contractual amendments procurement workstream associated with the long[1]term suspension (reconciliation of costs and Change Orders) including settlement of suspension Changes Orders for Procurement and Logistics workstreams
- Monitoring implementation of Contractor’s revised Freight plan associated with EPC Contract, including confirmation of the Freight strategy and long-time storage (marshalling /at vendor) after restart
- Post Award Contract Management – Ensure that the EPC Contract Procurement is managed in accordance with the agreed contractual terms and conditions and that Company’s interests are always protected:
- Monitoring of all the all contractual / sub-contractual amendments associated with the resumption of the EPC Contract, documents and formal letters issued by the contracts and procurement team
- Ensure that all activities are executed in compliance with TEPMA1 project standards and procedures
- Supervises / coordinates allocated EPC Contract’s Procurement packages post PO execution by EPC Contractor (buyers, expeditors and Freight forwarding agents in the performance of their duties)
- Report process for Procurement Management activities, consolidation of reporting for Weekly / Monthly Reports to the package management and C&P management
- Supporting Procurement Lead for all questions/matters related to Procurement activities
- Liaise with all entities such as Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, Insurance, Accounting and Local Content as necessary
- Promote & comply with applicable Company HSE, SDG, FPP, Ethics and Compliance processes in all activities
- Carry out work in compliance with Company values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed Company priorities and objectives, Company standards and procedures and good industry practices
Context and environment
- Project Entity is a multinational joint venture, has a large Social performance element and is Project financed by high profile lenders
- Based in Milan during the Engineering, Procurement phase, remaining to secure Contract management in the back office during construction and Commissioning phase.
Accountabilities
- To administrate and perform procurement activities related to Onshore EPC Contracts in liaison with all entities
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Advanced Purchasing Technical Competencies required
- C&P tools advanced certification required
- Diploma: Engineer; Business school or equivalent.
- Professional experience: 10 years – mini. 5 years of experience in similar position
- knowledge of Procurement and Freight and management in a project environment, in an international context skills to manage EPC Contractors
- Problem solving and planning / organizing / coordinating / controlling / reporting.
- Languages: excellent command of English mandatory.