Procurement Engineer

Requirements

• Procurement & Sourcing
• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services for Saudi Aramco fabrication projects.
• Identify and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
• Obtain competitive quotations, perform commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project specifications, Saudi Aramco requirements, and company procurement policies.
• Material Procurement
• Responsible for procuring:
• Pressure Vessel materials
• Heat Exchanger components
• Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger materials
• Structural Steel
• Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel plates
• Pipes, fittings, and flanges
• Valves and instrumentation items
• Welding consumables
• Fabrication tools and production consumables
• Mechanical equipment and spare parts
• Electrical and instrumentation materials
• Vendor Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with Aramco-approved vendors and manufacturers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
• Conduct supplier audits and vendor qualification activities when required.
• Maintain an updated approved vendor list.
• Project Coordination
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Production, and Project Management teams.
• Review Material Requisitions (MR), Bill of Materials (BOM), and technical specifications.
• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely material availability.
• Expedite suppliers to prevent project delays.
• Resolve procurement-related technical and commercial issues.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete and traceable.
• Verify compliance with Saudi Aramco specifications such as SAMSS, IR Form,SAEP , Inspection Requirements, PIM, ASME codes, and project requirements.
• Coordinate material inspection, certification, and documentation before delivery.
• Maintain procurement reports and supplier performance records.
• Cost Control
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Analyze market trends and recommend alternative suppliers or materials where appropriate.
• Support inventory optimization and procurement planning.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Professional procurement certification is an advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience in the fabrication industry .
• Mandatory experience handling Saudi Aramco projects .