Project Procurement Manager - Supply Chain

About the role

The Project Supply Chain Manager leads, integrates and governs all supply chain activities needed to deliver the bp Kirkuk Project safely and successfully. The role covers Procurement, Contracts, Expediting, Supplier Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Materials Management, Inventory Control and Supply Chain Governance, and acts as the main supply chain interface between Project Management, bp, contractors, suppliers, logistics providers and local Iraqi stakeholders. It operates within Iraq's regulatory, security, customs and local content environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead HSSE and promote a culture of safety, integrity and compliance across supply chain activities.
• Develop and execute the project's integrated supply chain strategy and lead all supply chain disciplines.
• Set up governance, procedures, controls, reporting and performance management frameworks.
• Manage purchase orders and contracts on Worley or customer paper so equipment, materials and services meet project requirements.
• Drive commercial value, efficiency and risk mitigation, and support local content, national workforce and supplier development goals.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors, government authorities, logistics providers and client representatives.
• Procurement: oversee sourcing of equipment, materials, construction contracts and specialist services, develop strategies for long-lead and high-value packages, review major awards and engage strategic suppliers and OEMs.
• Contracts: provide strategic direction, integrate with contract management, take part in commercial reviews and mitigate contractual risks.
• Expediting and quality: monitor manufacturing progress, implement supplier quality surveillance plans, review inspection and test results and drive recovery plans for delayed suppliers.
• Logistics: plan international and in-country delivery, freight forwarding, customs clearance and transport of security-sensitive cargo, in line with Iraqi import requirements.
• Materials management: set up receiving, inspection, storage, preservation, issuance, reconciliation and inventory processes, and oversee warehouse and laydown yard operations.
• Risk and governance: maintain risk registers, lead assurance, audit and compliance, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Local content: support bp's local content and national workforce objectives and work with local suppliers and Iraqi authorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Procurement, Logistics or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Contracts, Logistics or Materials Management in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Infrastructure or Industrial sectors.
• Preferred: membership of a recognised professional procurement or supply chain institution.