A group of world-class companies in the resource-based manufacturing industry. Its operations occupy critical positions in the value chain, delivering resources and quality end-products to businesses and millions of people around the world. One of its business units is amongst the world's second largest processor and exporter of vegetable oil and its derivatives such as food, oleo chemicals and biodiesel. It has refineries in Indonesia, China, Spain, India and has distribution facilities globally. The group is expanding its footprint in renewable diesel space by investing in the development of a new state of the art Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) / Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Plant in Huelva, Spain and Asia and is assembling a small team of experienced professionals to oversee and manage the development of this project. The project is in the front-end loading phases of pre-project planning, FEED, conceptual planning and development of the contracting strategy. Job Objectives To support the Project director in all procurement related activities Job Responsibilities : Establish procurement plan and procurement packages in consultation with Project Director and engineering team, identify critical packages and closely follow-up on progress Establish contracting strategies for sub-contractors in consultation with Project Director Initiate and participate in pre-qualification of potential vendors Prepare commercial evaluation of procurement packages and sub-contractors, including evaluation of unit rates and prices benchmarked against industry norm and practices. Implement internal control to ensure purchase orders and contracts are duly prepared, dispatched and reconciled. Monitor and expedite shipments Evaluation and verify contractual terms and conditions Implement effective negotiation strategies and actively participate in negotiations to close deals with the best possible purchase prices and delivery time. Prepare weekly/monthly procurement reports. Job Requirement : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related disciplines Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong and effective negotiation skills Minimum 10 years as procurement manager/executive with experience in development of major capital projects in an owner or EPC company for industrial process plants, chemical, petrochemical, biofuels projects. Familiar with established vendors and suppliers of equipment and bulks in the industry Updated with market rates and prices in the industries Good leadership, communication and teambuilding skills. Experience of working in a multicultural environment will be advantageous Willing to be based in either Madrid/Huelva, Spain #J-18808-Ljbffr
