Procurement Lead

Wood is currently recruiting for Procurement Lead to join our team in Chonburi, Thailand.

**#LI-Onsite**

**The Role**

This position will act as the Owner’s Representative and will be responsible for developing and implementing the project’s procurement strategy and overseeing the General Contractor’s (GC) execution of all procurement activities. Ensuring that procurement processes are transparent, competitive, and aligned with the Owner’s goals, while optimizing schedule, cost, and financing considerations for the fit-out scope.

**What we can offer**

**Meaningful and interesting projects**delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

**Flexible working arrangements**that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;**we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

**Competitive salary**with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

**Commitment to continued professional development;**development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

**Global connections;**join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with the Owner and GC to develop a comprehensive Procurement Strategy (Project Procurement Plan) for Owner review and approval
- Define optimal packaging of trade contracts and material supply to ensure efficiency and alignment with project timelines
- Identify all required trades, materials, and equipment, including long-lead items and those with special design requirements.
- Work with the GC to develop a master list of potential vendors (contractors, suppliers, manufacturers)
- Oversee the GC’s prequalification process to ensure vendors meet project standards for experience, financial stability, and capacity
- Review and validate the GC’s recommended list of prequalified vendors with the Owner
- Ensure the GC executes the bidding process in compliance with Owner’s procurement guidelines
- Review bid documentation and procurement schedules to ensure integration with the overall project timeline
- Monitor bid management activities and ensure transparency and competitiveness
- Independently review GC’s bid analysis and award recommendations for each trade package
- Validate that recommendations adhere to the Procurement Execution Plan and provide justification for vendor selection
- Ensure Owner approval is obtained before final award decisions
- Represent the Owner’s interests in all project forums and lead key procurement-related meetings
- Support commercial negotiations alongside the GC and facilitate communication among stakeholders
- Provide continuous support both on-site and off-site to resolve procurement challenges and drive project success
- Develop procurement strategies for Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE), Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE), and Owner-Nominated Contractor Procurement (ONCP)
- Support the design team in identifying long-lead equipment and developing procurement packages
- Drive the procurement process including vendor prequalification, tendering, bid leveling, and joint negotiations with Owner stakeholders
- Assist in reviewing tender documentation and procurement of subcontract packages for foundations, site works, CSA, MEP, and other relevant scopes
- Ensure procurement is based on competitive bidding from prequalified subcontractors, with a minimum of three bids per package
- Coordinate with Owner’s procurement policies to establish timelines for consultant, contractor, and vendor procurement
- Ensure Owner’s contract principles are incorporated into all prime and second-tier contracts
- Support internal document management requirements during the contracting process
- Define and enforce the bid leveling process for subcontractor selection
- Conduct market assessments to evaluate local construction capabilities and capacity to deliver the project
- Ensure all procurement activities follow Owner’s guidelines, best practices, and procedures
- Coordinate with Owner’s Procurement Organization for feedback and alignment throughout the procurement lifecycle

**What makes you remarkable?**

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Ideally you will have:

- 10 years’ minimum experience in plant maintenance or construction in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Experience in Data Center projects will be considered an advantage.

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