Mariam Jacob, Project Procurement Manager

Mariam Jacob

Project Procurement Manager

CB&I Eastern Anstalt

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Project Procurement Manager at CB&I Eastern Anstalt
  • January 2010 to January 2016
Purchasing Manager
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2008 to January 2010
Senior Buyer
  • January 2006 to January 2008
Buyer
  • January 2000 to January 2006
Purchasing Assistant
  • January 1998 to January 2000
at CB & I Eastern Anstal
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 1998 to April 1998

One of the World’s leading EPC Firms, with over 125 years of global experience. In addition to the EPC function the Firm also provides relevant technology and infrastructure for the Energy Sector. The coverage of projects / assignments includes: Hydrocarbon processing plants; LNG terminals; peak shaving plants; offshore structures; bulk liquid terminals; storage and treatment facilities; steel structural and associated systems.

Key Positions Held with CB & I

Office Administrator at Agrinde LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 1997 to December 1997

Project/ Materials Tender agent supplying ETISALAT, DEWA and Other Utilities at the same time representing major Firms such as Nokia, Hughes, Alcatel, etc.

Role Profile

Responsible for tender documents processing with Principals to meet deadlines.
Responsible for communication with suppliers, clients & follow up.

Property Consultant at ASTECO Property Co
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 1997 to May 1997

Responsible for profiling & advising investors on ideal real estate during shows
Compilation of target database for niche marketing of select property.

Senior Buyer at Philippines (FBTs for Shell Petroleum)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • to

Procurement activities on assigned Project included
Adherences to stated company policies/ procedures including quality and safety requirements
Close coordination with key functions - Engineering, Estimation, Project Controls, Construction, QA/QC for all aspects of optimal procurement - Planning, Strategy, Cost Accountability; Pre-award / Tendering / Post Award; Reporting / Manage Client Expectations
Responsible for pre-contract and post contract procurement plans
Negotiations with vendors for pricing, supply chain schedules based on agreed T&C.
Handling PO claims and back charges
Assisting Proposals and Estimation depts. with pricing information.
Responsible for Project assigned ASL’s & AML’s
Planning of Procurement activities with the Project Manager based on the construction schedule to determine onsite need date.
Identifying & qualifying suppliers based on the BOQ and client specified make/brands
Issuing RFQ’s based on BOQ’s & project requirements.
Issuing PO based on Client’s material requirements, engineering specifications and project schedule, after negotiation and cost savings based on budget estimates.

Have a proven track record of buying well within budgets securing between 12 to 40% cost savings on commodities like Vents, Foam glass blocks, Skimmers and other equipment.

Expediting activities
Establishing project expediting plans,
Coordinating with shared and 3rd party expediting resources
Assisting with cross regional procurement, expediting coordination where multiple in-house procurement offices & fabrication shops are designated.
Ensure proper Document control procedures in line with ISO 9001:2008 certifications. This aspect is followed and maintained for all purchasing related documents,
Review and approval of material test certificates, inspection reports and release for shipment notices.
Prepare Monthly Procurement Reports for projects.
Monitor Vendor performance & Provide Procurement Closeout reports on projects.

Global Experience in handling Projects across
Australia (Wheatstone project for Chevron

at FBTs for EPPCO, Star Energy, ENOC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

FBTs for, ADNOC, ADCO, TAKREER, GASCO)

Projects worked on
Include Spheres, Pressure Vessels, Standard Flat Bottom Oil & Gas tank projects and Double Wall Low Temperature tank projects

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Management
  • at College of Professional Managemen
  • January 1997
High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Mor Ivanious College
  • January 1990

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Specialties & Skills

ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
CAR DRIVER
COMMODITIES
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Languages

English
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