Supply Chain Specialist

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS JSC) is currently looking for Supply Chain Specialist to be based in Atyrau. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><ul><li> responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages/subcontracts </li><li> clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including JSC responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions </li><li> has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with JSC legal/commercial experts and can under guidance initiate/discuss adaptations in order to reach a robust commercial agreement </li><li> regularly reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible. Ensures direct reports regularly update reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting, and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management </li><li> responsible for the end to end sourcing process (Strategy through Close Out) for the major procurement/subcontract packages assigned to them; </li><li> provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities </li><li> ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures </li><li> assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel </li><li> utilisation of JSC Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project/client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection </li><li> carry out Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required </li><li> ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with and all actions are fully auditable </li><li> ensures that direct reports have a clear understanding of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provides guidance, direction and support </li><li> assist in applying robust performance management and development plans for direct reports </li><li> capture all internal and external in year savings targets as per business plan </li><li> assist in the implementation of global/regional/country initiatives as per business plans </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Undergraduate degree </li><li> Minimum of 5 years relevant experience </li><li> Communication Skills </li><li> Self starter </li><li> Motivated </li><li> Pro-active </li></ul> <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.