Nghc Procurement Manager

**Job Description and Qualifications**

**NGHC**
Air Products has entered into an agreement with ACWA Power and NEOM (all 3 have equal ownership) for the development of a $5bl green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility sited in NEOM. This is based on renewable energy principles and the project will integrate over four gigawatts of renewable solar, wind and storage power. It will produce green ammonia for export to global markets. The project is scheduled to be onstream in 2026.***
This position is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services for all imported capital equipment and capital and operational spares executed by AP EPC. The Project Procurement Manager is charged with the efficient and effective liaison with AP procurement and logistics leads for the planning and execution of the project equipment and materials from sourcing, expediting, inspection, transport, and receipt. Measures of success are the seamless management of imported goods by AP EPC by close coordination with AP EPC project procurement team for customs clearance, obtaining the necessary duty exemption and/or refund process and ensuring all procurement and logistics platforms (e.g. saber, Senai) are maintained active and Sadad payment is processed. The Procurement Manager is also expected to support NGHC departments in the procurement and delivery of the functional departments’ needs of materials and services. The role would entail developing competitive sourcing strategies, actively engage suppliers, professionally negotiate purchase orders, and resolve performance issues.**NATURE & SCOPE**
This position holder is expected to develop and manage NGHC’s procurement policy and procedure, from vendor registration to award recommendation and post award management, i.e. invoicing. This position challenges technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost-effective solutions for all of NGHC’s departments’ needs. Strong planning, project management, cost control, sourcing, communication, and negotiating skills are required.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES**
- Act as single point of contact between the Procurement team and the Project Execution team and corporate functions (i.e. finance, marketing and operation)
- Direct the Procurement team and work closely with AP EPC to successfully plan and execute the Capital Equipment and Spares Procurement scope within AP EPC procurement and logistics teams.
- Develop Project Procurement Strategy for the Project Co. functions aligned with overall Project Execution Strategy & the Corporate Goals
- Coordinate with AP EPC and maintain Project Material Registry to plan and track equipment and material delivery status
- Prepare and issue enquiries, requisitions, and purchase orders according to Project Co. functions’ needs
- Negotiate with Suppliers to obtain globally competitive price, delivery, and contract terms
- Author Bid Tab evaluations and Sole Source justifications
- Run and analyze material status reports, and communicate risks and problem areas to Project
- Liaise frequently with NGHC’s appointed duty exemption consultant, logistics lead, transportation companies, as needed.
- Lead timely resolution of escalated supplier issues
- Maintain Commercial interface with Suppliers and communicate internally to Project Co. functions.
- Support NGHC’s contract manager in maintaining and managing the AP EPC major subcontracts’ warranties, and liquidated damages and other financial T&Cs.
- Support NGHC’s Operation team in managing the procurement for Capital and Operation spares within budget, including the cost and planning of imports and DELs.
- Work with cross-functional team to manage supplier qualification status and performance.
- Monitor global market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's Degree or higher, in Engineering or Business Management.
- 10 years’ experience in Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project environment.
- Experience in issuance and managing execution of requisitions/purchase orders for material, equipment, and services.
- Accreditation from Supply Chain industry organization (i.e. MCIPS, CPSM).
- Knowledge of commercial purchasing procedures and practice, including aspects of negotiation and contracts legal frame and risk profile.
- Familiar with SAP.
- EPC experience is preferred.
- Industrial Gas industry experience is preferred

**Req No.**
- 39780BR

**Employment Status**
- Full Time

**Organization**
- Middle East, Egypt & Turkey

**Business Sector / Division**
- MEIET Corporate

**Region**
- Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)

**Country**
- Saudi Arabia