Materials Management Advisor I at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Materials Management Advisor I

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Materials Management Engineer (MME) supports or leads the implementation of project materials purchasing and management. This may include maintaining responsibility and/or oversight for planning materials management strategies, purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, customs, as well as overseeing field materials management (transport, receipt, storage, maintenance, allocation, issuing, and scrap/surplus disposal) when assigned to a fabrication yard or construction site.

Task and Responsibilities

• Prepares Initial Materials Management Strategy, including procurement strategy for assigned project portfolio
• Identifies materials management (MM) issues or concerns and develops project specific MM processes, strategies, and philosophies aligned to project's objectives
• Collaborates with Construction Logistics group, MM Sr. Advisor and MM Manager on project MM and Logistics vulnerabilities, issues, and opportunities
• Develops MM deliverables (MM Strategy / Plan, Purchasing Strategy / Plan, and initial Long Lead Equipment (LLE) list) incorporating project goals as well as any local content considerations and client alignment (JOA/PSA) objectives
• Works with the MM Manager, Contracts Engineer (CE) and Business Manager to develop a Functional Engagement Plan for the project(s)
• Leads or supports Long Lead Equipment (LLE) strategy development, identification, bid, negotiation and purchase order (PO) execution
• Supports CE in development of all MM portions of Invitation to Tender (ITT) document and ensures MM strategies and plans are reflected in tender documents
• Leads or supports development of the project specific MM RACI
• Participates in internal kick-off meeting(s) with Company personnel to ensure awareness of project specific MM requirements in the contract and reviews project specific MM requirements of Category Plan (CP)
• Supports development of Early Project Plan (EPP) and Production Planning (PP) document development with project team for MM and Purchasing sections
• Leads or supports implementation planning and initiation of project specific MM processes and practices for purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and importation activities
• Develops and implements Surplus Disposition Plan for any Company owned surplus/scrap, engaging Investment Recovery group as necessary
• Ensures proper execution of Preservation Plan
• Ensures timely handover of special tools, capital, and 2 year operating spares and any equipment first fill requirements
• Reviews, endorses and oversees implementation of MM plans, procedures and processes
• Reviews purchase orders and/or purchase order template to ensure proper flow down of prime contract T&Cs
• Monitors interfaces associated with execution of all areas of MM activities in compliance with all project requirements
• Communicates to Project Team (PT) and leadership on MM activities, progress and issues including timely schedule and cost status and impacts
• Advocates capital efficiency in implementation and execution of MM activities applying established best practices as appropriate
• Leads or supports transition of MM activities from engineering office to construction location
• Ensures execution of Field Materials Management in accordance with the Project Plans (Materials Management Plan, and Logistics Plan)
• Oversees movement of materials from delivery to marshalling yard / Site Storage / Site Laydown
• Ensures appropriate receipt, storage, preservation, inventory control, allocation, preservation, issuance, and surplus/scrap disposal processes
• Oversees coordination of supplier Technical Service Representatives during installation and commissioning
• Coordinates and oversees heavy modules transportation planning and execution, consulting with Construction Logistics personnel as necessary
• Assists in development of close out plans and reporting

Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Experience in Materials Management preferred
• Broad understanding of project execution and materials management principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2023.