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Job Title
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Procurement Team Lead
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Work Schedule
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Equal Rotation
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Department
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Supply Chain
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Work Location
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Hamrin Operations
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Reports to
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Supply Chain Manager
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Start Date
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To be confirmed
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Subordinates
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Not Applicable
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Application Deadline
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August 23rd, 2026
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Contract Type
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Open Contract
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Other details
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Three months’ probation
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About Us:
HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.
At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
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Position Summary:
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- Manages all procurement activities related to supply of any goods required for HKN Hamrin’s field in accordance with HKN requirements.
- Ensures HKN compliance with procurement policies & procedures as detailed in the Development and Production Contract (“DPC”) executed with the North Oil Company (“NOC”).
- Ensures due diligence and FCPA requirements are incorporated and followed in all procurement activities.
- Liaises with Dallas legal department on any contractual issues.
- Office-based position in Erbil, Kurdistan with travel to HKN bases and field operations as required.
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
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- Leads the Procurement department.
- Supports HKN Procurement department activities including, but not limited to the full tendering cycle from initial prequalification through to final delivery of the goods, plus resolving any warranty issues and due diligence processes.
- Identifies opportunities to maximize savings by implementing long term framework agreements with suitable suppliers.
- Liaises with other departments for the coordinated issuance of tenders and evaluation processes.
- Ensures compliance with HKN and NOC policies and procedures.
- Develops and strengthens the capability of the Procurement department to meet international standards.
- Ensures that all Procurement department documentation is transparent, managed and in compliance with HKN procedures to safeguard scrutiny under audit.
- Manages effective use of database and filing systems to retain and have available all documentation for audit purposes.
- Prepares weekly reports and informs HKN management on Procurement department related activities as required.
- Directs Procurement team in delivering value to the business and mitigation of risk through the procurement lifecycle, including effective planning, sourcing and management.
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Minimum Qualifications
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- Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience supporting oil company operations in a procurement management role, preferably for an international oil company, with Federal Government of Iraq contracts or Middle East experience an advantage.
- Experience in formulating and negotiating framework agreements with suppliers for provision of goods required for Oil Production Operations.
- Expereinec in procuring major items of equipment required for the crude oil production process.
- Demonstrated leadership and self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage staff.
- Substantive proven experience across all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, including resolution of contractual disputes.
- Strong legal and commercial acumen.
- Working proficiency in English sufficient to prepare reports and correspond with international stakeholders.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good analytical skills.
- High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
- Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.
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