Project Procurement Specialist - Advanced (Spring, TX, US, 77389)

About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together . About Houston ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry. The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston. The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities. About Learn more about what we do in Houston here . What Role You Will Play In Our Team Reporting to the Regional Project Procurement Manager, the Project Procurement Advisor (PPA) is a key, integrated member of a major capital project team, responsible for carrying out planning and execution of all activities related to purchasing, expediting, logistics, field materials management and EPC subcontracting.  The PPA’s involvement on a project often spans from early Pre-FEED (Development Stage) through FEED and Execution (Execution Stage), thus having shifting focus areas and deliverables based upon Project Stage: Development Stage – PPA supports the development and implementation of project procurement strategies and plans related to equipment and material purchasing (including long lead items), transportation and logistics, onsite materials management and subcontracting activities.  Additionally, PPA facilitates execution of early non-WBS service contracts (ex: early study contracts).  PPA activities typically span through mid/later Stage 3, when the Project nears execution phase.  At that time, the PPA role shifts to an execution / EPC Contractor oversight and advisory role, defined below. Execution Stage – PPA supports the purchasing / subcontracting activities performed by the EPC contractor and/or in-house procurement group, and ensures progression of aligned commercial strategies to drive schedule and capital efficiencies, while ensuring operational integrity in support of the Project Objectives & Strategies (POS). Throughout the Project stages, PPA serves as the point of contact for Project Leadership Team and Global Projects Procurement organization relative to procurement and materials management activities. What You Will Do Tasks and Responsibilities – PPA – Development Participate in the early Stage 2 Execution Strategy Framework Process, including high level Project Procurement and Materials Management Strategy Drive development and endorsement of formal Development Stage deliverables, including: Stage 2 – Project Purchasing Strategy Stage 2 – Initial Project Materials Management Plan Stage 2 – Initial Subcontracting Plan Stage 3 – Updated Project Materials Management Plan Stage 3 – Updated Subcontracting Plan Compile project equipment list and major subcontract list, with associated commercial strategies, aligned bidder(s) lists, target schedules for bid and award, and key evaluation criteria Tasks and Responsibilities – PPA – Execution Serve as project focal point for execution of equipment and material procurement, commercial valuation, award, expediting, logistics planning and execution, field materials management and EPC Subcontracting Oversee EPC in of subcontracting activities (including ancillary service scopes), from bid list development, bidder qualification and contract award thru closeout Support update of Project Materials Management Plan to incorporate project developments, engagement with FE