Job Purpose:

The Procurement QA/QC Lead ensures that procurement processes adhere to quality standards, project specifications, and contractual obligations. He/she fosters robust relationships with the EPCI Contractor team and vendors, reducing risks in project materials and equipment supply. This position is crucial in assuring quality of project materials and equipment procured, enhancing procurement efficiency, minimising disruptions, and improving overall project performance.

Key Accountabilities

•             Develops and implements project procurement quality surveillance program in accordance with material and equipment criticality rating and project specifications,

•             Identifies potential risks in the procurement process and develops strategies to mitigate them effectively,

•             Coordinates COMPANY third party inspection services for Vendor inspections,

•             Provides oversight of EPCI contractor QA/QC activities throughout the procurement phase, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project specifications,

•             Reviews EPCI contractor quality plans, procedures, vendor audit schedule, pre- inspection meeting schedule, inspection and NDT personnel qualifications, inspection assignment packages and inspection and test reports,

•             Reviews/approves vendor documentation in line with project requirements including approval of the final Manufacturing and Fabrication Books,

•             Evaluates the effectiveness of the procurement, manufacturing, and preservation activities by conducting performance assessments and audits on both the contractor and selected vendors,

•             Attends selected vendor meetings (pre-award, pre-inspection, in process, FAT),

•             Monitors vendor quality issues, track nonconformities, and facilitates their resolution through correction and /or corrective actions,

•             Advises and informs PMT on quality issues, status, and metrics through weekly report.

Skills

Qualifications    

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or agreed equivalent, however any qualification, technical or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience in lieu of sufficient years in the field of Quality Management.

•Valid Quality Management System Lead Auditor certification to  ISO 9001:2015

Knowledge and/or Experience    

•12 years’ experience associated with Quality Assurance and Quality Control executing Major projects including major fabrication, manufacturing, and installation of offshore assets.

•At least 5 Years previous experience managing procurement Quality Surveillance programs, using criticality ratings process, and managing worldwide TPI inspection services for vendor inspection.

•Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Middle east with prior experience of executing projects for the state of Qatar being a positive.

•Previous experience in purchase and quality surveillance program implementation for long lead Items.

Technical and Business Skills

•             Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions using presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills.

•             Good written and verbal English language communication skills.

•             Requires strong analytical, organisational and planning skills.