Lead Procurement – Engineer (Offshore Water Injection Project)
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About the Role
KBR is seeking a Lead Procurement Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project based in Abu Dhabi, with relocation to Spain and return. You will manage procurement activities for major equipment packages, lead supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for major equipment packages and bulk materials related to offshore water injection facilities.
- Prepare and implement project procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and purchasing schedules.
- Ensure procurement activities align with project milestones and delivery requirements.
- Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.
- Prepare RFQs, ITBs, commercial bid evaluations, and recommendation reports.
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines to develop technical bid packages.
- Conduct supplier prequalification, market assessments, and vendor performance evaluations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment conditions.
- Review and negotiate procurement contracts and purchase orders.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the procurement cycle.
- Manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences.
- Monitor supplier manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or related discipline).
- 15 18+ years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Offshore projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or Procurement Lead role.
- Proven experience delivering procurement packages for offshore upstream facilities, water injection projects, platforms, FPSOs, or subsea developments.
- Strong knowledge of international procurement practices and contract management.
- Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) are advantageous.
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Job Purpose
- The Lead Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities for a major Offshore Water Injection Project, ensuring timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with project specifications, budget, schedule, and company procurement procedur
- The role leads supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and coordination with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for major equipment packages and bulk materials related to offshore water injection facilities.
- Prepare and implement project procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and purchasing schedules.
- Ensure procurement activities align with project milestones and delivery requirements.
- Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.
- Prepare RFQs, ITBs, commercial bid evaluations, and recommendation reports.
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines to develop technical bid packages.
- Conduct supplier prequalification, market assessments, and vendor performance evaluations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment conditions.
- Review and negotiate procurement contracts and purchase orders.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the procurement cycle.
- Manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences.
- Ensure compliance with project, client, and corporate procurement policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or related discipline).
- Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) are advantageous.
- 15 18+ years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Offshore projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or Procurement Lead role.
- Proven experience delivering procurement packages for offshore upstream facilities, water injection projects, platforms, FPSOs, or subsea developments.
- Strong knowledge of international procurement practices and contract management.
Key Equipment & Packages
- Water Injection Pumps
- Seawater Lift Pumps
- Filtration Packages
- Deaeration Systems
- Chemical Injection Packages
- Pressure Vessels
- Heat Exchangers
- Offshore Structural Materials
- Piping, Valves, and Fittings (PVF)
- Electrical Equipment
- Instrumentation & Control Systems
- Subsea and Offshore Equipment Packages
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