Experience : 20-25 Years | Industry : Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizers, Power, Alumina Refinery / Smelter, Metals & Mining, EPC
About the Company - Sterling Oil & Gas
Sterling Oil & Gas is a diversified energy organization engaged in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemicals, Refinery, Power, Fertilizers, Alumina Refinery / Smelter, and Metals & Mining businesses.
With multi-billion-dollar projects under execution across international locations, Sterling Oil & Gas is known for its strong engineering capability, project excellence, and a high-performance culture that promotes innovation, efficiency, and global best practices.
Job Location : Lagos, Nigeria (Expat Position)
Includes attractive expat benefits, accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, paid leaves, and rotational travel perks.
Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly accomplished Project Procurement Manager with proven expertise in executing procurement strategies for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPC projects. The ideal professional should bring strong technical understanding, global sourcing experience, contract management expertise, and hands-on involvement in complex industrial megaprojects.
Key Responsibilities :
Procurement Strategy & Planning :
- Develop and implement end-to-end procurement strategies for EPC / LSTK projects.
- Lead sourcing for critical packages, long lead items (LLIs), and major equipment.
- Ensure procurement aligns with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
- Vendor Management & Global Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and prequalify vendors across global markets.
- Build strong relationships with OEMs, EPC contractors, and international suppliers.
- Drive RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiation strategies, and finalization.
Contracting & Commercial Management :
Lead techno-commercial evaluations and contract awards.Manage contractual risks, claims mitigation, delivery terms, and price agreements.Ensure adherence to international procurement norms and Incoterms.Logistics, Expediting & Supply Chain Coordination :
Oversee logistics, customs clearance, freight forwarding & delivery timelines.Monitor manufacturing progress, inspections (FAT / SAT), and expediting.Resolve bottlenecks to maintain uninterrupted supply to project sites.Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Work closely with Engineering, Planning, QA / QC, Construction & Project Controls teams.Ensure all equipment and materials meet specifications & quality standards.Reporting & Leadership :
Lead, mentor & supervise procurement professionals across locations.Present procurement updates, dashboards, and risk management highlights to management.Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical preferred).20-25 years' experience in procurement across :Oil & GasPetrochemicalsFertilizersPowerAlumina Refinery / SmelterMetals & MiningEPC MegaprojectsProven track record in managing procurement for $1B-$10B projects.Strong negotiation, contract management & vendor development skills.Experience with SAP / Oracle ERP procurement modules.Key Competencies :
Strategic Sourcing & Global ProcurementSupplier Relationship ManagementTechnical & Commercial AcumenBudgeting & Cost ControlRisk ManagementLeadership & Stakeholder EngagementStrong Communication & Multicultural Team Handling(ref : iimjobs.com)