Project Procurement Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Hatch

Hatch

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Requisition ID:87616

Job Category:
Procurement

Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Hatch is currently seeking Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our team in the Greenstone Hill Office, Johannesburg South Africa.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL3) phase up to the project close-out and handover of the project execution phase.

The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering/ construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule.

The Procurement Manager is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle which includes logistics and materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project
Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage
Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment
Provides inputs for Project reporting as required
Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner
Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy)
Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time
Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified and preventive or corrective actions are taken
Performs continuous selfaudits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures
Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo, identifies and resolves all issues within the team
Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues
Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and proactively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof
Provides reporting and updates to the client, the Project Manager and the Procurement Hub Lead on a regular basis
Plans, controls and monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule
Ensures functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract issues, during contract administration and closeout
Performs resource planning, which includes manhour allocation and management
Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems
Where required, performs site visits to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project; maintains a presence both on site and in home/execution office

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role
Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training
Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal