Project Procurement Coordinator

NextChem is the Maire’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Thanks to the extensive know-how of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers, we offer innovative solutions and processes to fully enable the energy transition.

Within the Procurement Department, the Project Coordinator lead a team of procurement resources for complex projects, ensuring targets for cost, time, and quality are met.

Main Responsibilities:

• Proposal Support : Develop Commercial Offers, sourcing matrix, and preliminary supply chain strategy; Assist in cost analysis and preparation of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP).
• Post-Contract Award : Define the Procurement Team; Finalize sourcing matrix and supply chain strategy; Prepare/finalize PPP and procedures.
• Vendor Coordination : Verify/finalize Project Vendor List; Coordinate procurement activities from requisition to delivery; Ensure use of Supply Chain Tools.
• Resource Management : Manage resources according to schedule and budget; Prepare Alert Cards for procurement issues.
• Vendor Assistance : Activate Vendor assistance at Site; Interface with Site for procurement support.
• Operational Coordination : Ensure coordination among operational centers, including international offices and partners.
• Issue Escalation : Escalate critical issues to Top Management; Issue regular procurement reports.
• Contract Management : Manage Bonds and Passive Contracts with Suppliers; Support administrative issues related to contracts.
• Team Management : Ensure team operates in line with job descriptions; Support professional growth and close-out activities.
• Compliance : Stay updated with Company Standards; Ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience : 5-7 years in procurement, preferably in EPC environment; Experience in managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Technical : Knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and software/tools.
• Project Management : Coordinate multiple activities, align with schedules and budgets.
• Leadership : Motivate and manage a team, allocate resources effectively.
• Analytical : Assess needs, evaluate performance, identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Communication : Interact with teams, vendors, and clients; present reports and strategies.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships, negotiate terms, ensure compliance.
• Detail-Oriented : Ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Adaptability : Handle changing requirements, work under pressure, manage deadlines.
• Attributes : Ethical standards and integrity; Proactive and results-oriented; Collaborative and team-oriented; Commitment to continuous learning and development