Director, Procurement, Capital Services & Major Projects

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The Director, SS&P GPS, Capital Services & Solutions, Major Projects Lead will lead a Procurement team working in close collaboration with Global Engineering and respective Site Engineering to develop regional sourcing strategies for multiple Major projects across the network. Major Projects are defined by their strategic nature and value to the business and typically are above a specific threshold. The role is also responsible for developing the methodology by which appropriate scope awards (for example, Construction Manager (and Subcontractors), Architect Engineer, Project Controls, CQV) maximizing value for BMS are facilitated. A key factor for success in this position will be the coordination and implementation of all relevant subcategory strategies as part of the Engineering & Construction and Capital Equipment supply plans.

The Director will be responsible for advancing the existing procurement process and enabling the team engaged in issuing key procurement packages to achieve lowest TCO and meet schedule requirements. The position requires strong operational alignment with all stakeholders involved in US Major capital projects while coordinating with the ex-US capital procurement team. In addition, alignment with other supporting functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, etc.), is important to ensure success. The Director must display excellent communication skills to all internal stakeholders including senior BMS leadership, the respective project teams and supporting suppliers.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Procurement

• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans on all aspects of capital projects.

• Ensure sound process with respect to the facilitation of the Project Team contract award recommendations and approvals.

• Develop and review statements of work.

• Supervise the preparation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals with relevant specifications, terms and conditions.

  • Engages with Category Managers to ensure scope is fit for purpose and should cost models are developed and used as part of the competitive sourcing process.

  • Reviews contracts (MSA’s, SOW’s, LOR’s) ensuring legal, finance and business unit approvals are completed.

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