Factory Coordinator (Oil and Gas)

Location: France, with possible rotation to Basra, Iraq; resident schedule of five working days per week

Mission duration: 12 months, extendable

Company

Work with a global multi-energy organisation operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities, with a focus on operational excellence, HSE, and reducing environmental impact.

What you will do

• Manage service procurement and contracting processes for expatriate and local requirements.
• Coordinate tenders, offer evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, contractual documentation, and post-signature contract management.
• Develop procurement strategies, supplier panels, contractual templates, cost-optimization initiatives, and performance KPIs.
• Coordinate Duet/Triplet meetings and maintain procurement planning and the Master Procurement Plan with partner and technical entities.
• Manage team workload, competencies, recruitment support, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, applicable laws, contractual terms, tender procedures, and H3SE requirements.

Requirements

• BAC+5 diploma or recognized equivalent professional experience.
• More than 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 9 years in contracts.
• Advanced contract management and contractual/legal environment competencies.
• Intermediate procurement strategy, market intelligence, sourcing, SAP, supplier relationship management, and supply optimization skills.
• Advanced management, human relations, problem-solving, planning, organization, coordination, and control abilities.
• English is required; French and Arabic are considered a plus.

Nice to have

• French or Arabic language skills.
• Experience with transit operations and stock management.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance industrial environment focused on operational excellence.
• Strong HSE culture and structured compliance practices.
• Participation in complex international refining and petrochemical projects.
• 12-month mission with the possibility of extension.