Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

Role Overview

Procurement Management

• Lead procurement activities for offshore oil and gas EPC and PMC projects.
• Develop procurement plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Manage procurement of major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
• Monitor procurement progress and provide status reports to project management.

Tendering and Vendor Management

• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs to approved vendors.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead clarification meetings and negotiations with suppliers.
• Recommend vendor selection and maintain relationships with ADNOC-approved suppliers.

Purchase Orders and Logistics

• Prepare and review purchase orders, contracts, and procurement agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments and address procurement-related claims.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing schedules and delivery performance.
• Coordinate expediting, inspection, and logistics activities to support on-time delivery.

Interfaces, Compliance, and Leadership

• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, construction, planning, and project controls teams.
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor technical queries and document review cycles.
• Maintain procurement records, audit readiness, HSE compliance, and ethical procurement practices.
• Lead and mentor procurement engineers and buyers and promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, industrial engineering, or an equivalent field is required.
• At least 15 years of procurement experience in oil and gas EPC or PMC projects is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Lead Procurement Engineer role is required.
• Experience with ADNOC projects or major Middle East oil and gas projects is required.
• Experience with offshore facilities, brownfield and greenfield developments, and major equipment categories is required.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract administration is required.
• Knowledge of ADNOC procedures, approved vendor requirements, and international standards is required.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system is required.
• Commercial awareness, negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills are required.
• CIPS, PMP, and supply chain management certifications are preferred.

Performance Focus