Senior Purchaser

Heading is recruiting for its client, an Oil and Gas Company, a – Senior Purchaser (M/F) to work in Maputo.  

Main responsabilities: 

• Perform source to contract process for goods, services and TAS (Prepare the Call for Tender documentation and specific Tender and Tender Evaluation Procedures in line with Company procedures)
• Issue contracts and Service/Purchase orders (Liaise with the relevant technical teams (DUET) to ensure that the technical requirements are adequately incorporated into the tender process and collaborate with various cross functional departments.
•  Evaluate contractual proposals and prepare the Recommendation to Award and participate to the contract committee if required.
• Ensure that the Contracts assigned are managed in accordance with the agreed contractual terms and conditions and that Company’s interests are always protected.
• Processing of purchase requisitions (PRs), analyse them and ensure that adequate material specification and lead times are in accordance.
• Propose the bidder lists according to the nature of the requests and lead negotiations with suppliers associated with award and performance of Pos then issue RTAs.
• Negotiate and solve all changes leading to amendment from Partner Entities or suppliers/contractors.
• Have regular interface meetings with recruitment agencies and manage TAS portfolio.
• Ensure compliance of the procurement process with all internal Company rules and all applicable laws and regulation
• Ensure the application of General Terms and Conditions for purchase of equipment.
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the purchasing documents and ensure that all approvals, justifications, circulation forms 

Accountabilities: 

• To manage procurement processes delivering best quality in time and at the optimal cost.
• To participate in the improvement of procurement practices
• To successfully prepare, negotiate and administer a broad range of complex, technical and high value/risk purchases.- Ensure that all procurement activities meet audit requirements to minimize any potential partner/audit claims or court actions.
• 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

Required qualifications:

• Intermediate level in Purchasing Technical Competencies required and good command of English language.
• C and P tools advanced certification required
• Professional experience: 6-7 years (Minimum 2 years in technical contracts domain) with exposure on operations
• Personal Abilities: Advanced Management, Advanced Human Relations, Problem Solving and Planning, controlling, strong organization and coordination skills