ACCOUNTABILITIES
To lead and direct an effective and motivated team to deliver a comprehensive purchasing service which secures most cost effective, quality and time efficient acquisition of goods and services for the Company
To manage purchasing processes delivering best quality in time and at the optimal cost for NOC
To improve purchasing practices, procedures and reference documentation
To train and assist local members of his / her team, and when possible other local staff
ACTIVITIES
The Job holder manages his / her team’s activities :
Supervise & control all the purchasing & tendering activities of his / her team on a daily basis
Receive, control and manage proper distribution to his / her Purchasing team members of all PRs for materials coming from all other entities and assigned to him by the Head of Purchasing
Participate in complex & difficult negotiations associated with award, performance & amendment of PO’s for his / her team
Validate or ensure validation of all contractual documents and formal letters issued by his / her team
Ensure the reception, management and follow up of purchase orders (PO’s) until payment and reception by his / her team
Ensure global reporting of his / her team’s activities to the head of purchasing - Ensure the update of the suppliers database
Ensure the input of all purchase data in SAP for his / her team
The Job holder liaises with Partners’ Entities and participates to the processes and communication and of the purchasing entity by performing the following activities
Successfully prepare, negotiate and administer a broad range of complex, technical and high value / risk purchases
Contribute to the issuing of the Procurement Planning and help plan the purchasing workload in conjunction with business, operations, corporate and Partners’ Entities
Ensure efficiency of Duets / Triplets
Participate to the follow-up and the evaluation of suppliers with Partners’ Entities
Contribute to reporting Key Performance Indicators for the purchasing activities of his / her team
Use and enrich Market Intelligence information, Cost models, target prices
Encourage the use of e-sourcing tools
Utilize frame agreements FALTC signed by shareholders
Proactively build and maintain relationship with Partners’ Entities and suppliers in order to establish and maintain a highly effective service
Maintain an awareness of industry and professional best practices in order to propose Return of Experience to the Head of Purchasing
The Job holder handles the Compliance
Ensure compliance of the purchasing process with all internal Company rules (including NOC Code to conduct) and all applicable laws and regulation (JV rules, Country laws...)
Ensure the application of NOC General Terms and Conditions for purchase of equipment’s
Ensure the good administration and filing of all the purchasing documents and ensure that all approvals, justifications, circulation forms etc.
Are filed in line with the applicable procedures.
Ensure that all purchasing activities meet audit requirements in order to minimize any potential partner / audit claims or court actions.
The Job holder adheres to the H3SE rules
Be in constant alignment with H3SE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or avoid pollution
Participate actively in H3SE meetings, training sessions and drills and co-operate actively in the execution of H3SE plans
CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT
The buying team leader provides a complete purchasing service for the Company. He / she can replace the Head of Purchasing and perform his / her duties during his / her absence and supervises an effective motivated team to deliver the professional purchasing services which secure the most cost effective acquisition of supplies and services for the company.
The job involves regular contact with local and international suppliers. The Procurement Team Leader mentors Senior Procurement Engineers, Procurement Engineers and Graduate Procurement Engineers and is responsible for a Procurement team.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualification and background
BSc Degree in Science or Commercial field or its equivalent
International Experience
Professional experience : 8 - 10 years’ post-graduate experience required. Minimum 8 years in the O&G industry. Minimum 6 years in purchasing of goods and / or services and minimum of 2 years’ experience as Senior Buyer in the company
Main Personal Abilities : Advanced Management, Advanced Human Relations, Problem Solving and planning / organizing / coordinating / controlling
C&P competencies
Intermediate level in purchasing technical Competencies required - C&P tools advanced certification required 
