Job Title Lead Procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

Job purpose

Procurement and vendor management

• Lead procurement activities and develop plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Manage major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare RFQs and RFPs for approved vendors.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings, and supplier negotiations.
• Recommend vendor selection and prepare procurement recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with ADNOC-approved vendors and suppliers.

Contracts, delivery, and interfaces

• Prepare and review purchase orders, contracts, and procurement agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments and address claims.
• Track manufacturing schedules and delivery performance.
• Coordinate expediting, inspection, and logistics teams to support on-time delivery.
• Identify procurement risks, implement mitigation plans, and resolve supply chain issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, construction, planning, project controls, clients, and vendors.

Compliance and team leadership

• Ensure procurement documentation complies with ADNOC Offshore requirements.
• Support quality surveillance, inspection, testing, HSE compliance, and audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor procurement engineers and buyers and monitor team performance.
• Promote continuous improvement and best procurement practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in oil and gas EPC or PMC projects.
• At least 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer role.
• Experience on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East oil and gas projects.
• Knowledge of offshore facilities, brownfield and greenfield developments, and procurement of major equipment and materials.

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract administration.
• Familiarity with ADNOC procurement procedures and approved vendor requirements.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, ISO, and NACE standards.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Preferred certifications

• CIPS certification is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Supply chain management certification is preferred.
• ADNOC project experience is highly preferred.

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