Procurement Supervisor

Job Overview

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating procurement operations to ensure the timely, cost-efficient, and quality acquisition of goods and services that support business objectives. This role involves supervising a team, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence, ethical procurement practices, and continuous improvement.

Working cross-functionally, the Procurement Supervisor ensures compliance with corporate governance, safety, and quality standards while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. This position plays a vital role in optimizing procurement processes and driving supplier performance in line with the company’s strategic and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely creation of purchase orders and accurate goods receipt or service confirmation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Procurement Specialists, driving performance and compliance across procure-to-pay processes.
• Review and process purchase requisitions from operational and manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Source goods and services in accordance with technical specifications, procurement guidelines, and cost objectives.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations; lead commercial negotiations to secure the best value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Implement competitive bidding processes to reduce procurement costs and enhance supplier offerings.
• Resolve payment issues in collaboration with Accounts Payable and act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in supplier contract negotiations, relationship management, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with sourcing and category management to rationalize the supplier base and improve procurement efficiency.
• Monitor and report supplier non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution of quality or service-related issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate governance, ethics, safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring expectations and responsibilities are well-defined.
• Manage procurement budgets and expenses, ensuring adherence to financial procedures and timelines.
• Lead team development through coaching, performance reviews, and engagement in talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and Training to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing, diverse procurement team.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with a collaborative and problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving operational needs.
• Familiarity with complex procurement contracts and long-term supplier agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, planning, or materials management within the oil and gas industry.
• Previous leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Demand Resource Planning (DRP) systems.
• Knowledge of purchasing contracts and supplier agreements.