Senior Procurement Specialist

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned procurement packages in support of the bp Kirkuk Project. The role leads procurement activities from strategy development, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and purchase order administration through to final delivery and close-out.

Reporting directly to the Project Supply Chain Manager, who also fulfils the Procurement Manager function, the Senior Procurement Specialist operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for delivering complex, high-value, and schedule-critical procurement packages. The role serves as the focal point between the project and suppliers, ensuring equipment, materials, and services are procured and delivered in accordance with project requirements relating to cost, schedule, quality, HSSE, and supply chain risk.

The position works closely with Engineering, Contracts, Expediting, Supplier Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Materials Management, Construction, and Commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.

Given the operating environment in Iraq, the role is expected to proactively manage supply chain risks, supplier performance, logistics challenges, and local market considerations while maintaining strict compliance with project governance and ethical procurement standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible commitment to HSSE and promote safe, ethical, and compliant procurement practices.
• Manage assigned procurement packages throughout the complete procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and implement package-specific procurement strategies aligned with project execution requirements.
• Deliver procurement outcomes that support project cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Lead supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Identify and manage procurement risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate procurement activities across project stakeholders and supply chain functions.
• Provide accurate procurement reporting, package visibility, and market intelligence to project leadership.
• Support local content objectives and supplier development initiatives where applicable.

Key Accountabilities

Procurement Strategy and Planning

• Develop procurement execution plans for assigned equipment, material, and service packages.
• Review requisitions and scope documentation to ensure procurement readiness.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance technical, commercial, schedule, and risk considerations.
• Conduct market assessments and supplier capability evaluations.
• Identify long-lead and schedule-critical procurement requirements and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure procurement activities align with overall project priorities and milestones.

Tendering and Supplier Selection

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
• Manage bidder communications, clarification processes, and commercial correspondence.
• Coordinate commercial bid evaluations and support technical evaluation activities.
• Prepare commercial recommendations and award submissions.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimum project outcomes.
• Support supplier selection and award decisions in accordance with approved governance requirements.

Purchase Order Management

• Administer purchase orders from award through final close-out.
• Manage supplier correspondence and commercial interfaces throughout execution.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual and commercial requirements.
• Process purchase order amendments, changes, and revisions.
• Ensure supplier obligations are fulfilled in accordance with agreed delivery schedules and purchase order terms.
• Maintain complete and auditable procurement records.

Supplier Performance and Delivery Management

• Monitor supplier performance against cost, schedule, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate closely with Expediting and Supplier Quality Surveillance personnel to ensure progress visibility.
• Participate in supplier progress reviews and recovery discussions.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical supplier issues impacting project execution.
• Support resolution of commercial and performance-related supplier issues.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface closely with Engineering to support timely procurement of project requirements.
• Coordinate with Contract Management personnel on package interfaces and commercial issues.
• Support Logistics and Materials Management teams to facilitate successful delivery and receipt of materials.
• Engage with Construction and Commissioning teams to support material availability and project priorities.
• Participate in project reviews, procurement meetings, and management reporting forums.

Governance, Reporting, and Compliance

• Maintain procurement plans, register updates, status reports, and package tracking tools.
• Prepare procurement progress reports and management summaries.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, procurement governance requirements, and delegated authorities.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Promote continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance management.

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Procurement, or a related discipline.

Preferred

• MCIPS, CPSM, ISM, or equivalent professional procurement qualification.
• Membership of a recognised procurement or supply chain professional institution.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of procurement experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement packages on major capital projects.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities from strategy development through award and close-out.
• Experience procuring engineered equipment, packaged systems, construction materials, bulk commodities, and specialist services.
• Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, PMC, or Owner's Team delivery environments.
• Experience managing long-lead and schedule-critical procurement packages.
• Proven experience conducting commercial evaluations and leading supplier negotiations.
• Experience working with international suppliers and complex global supply chains.
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Contracts, Expediting, Logistics, Materials Management, and Project Controls functions.
• Previous Middle East project experience is preferred.
• Iraq project experience, or experience operating in similar complex project environments, is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Strong understanding of project procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of competitive sourcing, supplier management, and procurement governance.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability.
• Solid understanding of the interaction between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning activities.
• Experience evaluating supplier capabilities, commercial risks, and market conditions.
• Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to procedural compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, Microsoft Office applications, and project reporting systems.

Key Success Measures

• Safe execution of all procurement activities.
• Timely placement of purchase orders supporting project milestones.
• Successful delivery of assigned procurement packages against schedule commitments.
• Effective management of supplier performance and procurement risk.
• Achievement of project cost, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Accurate and timely procurement reporting and package visibility.
• Compliance with governance, audit, and procurement procedures.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Effective support of project delivery, construction, and commissioning requirements.

Moving forward together

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