Project Procurement Lead
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About the Role
ENGIE Middle East seeks a Project Procurement Lead to manage procurement activities for industrial/EPC projects from bid phase through execution. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for assigned projects from bid phase through execution and close out
- Act as the main procurement focal point for project teams and stakeholders
- Coordinate procurement deliverables to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives
- Support development and execution of project sourcing and contracting strategies
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, tendering processes, and commercial evaluations
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers, consultants, and EPC contractors
- Participate in and support complex commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors
- Develop evaluation criteria, cost models, and commercial recommendations
- Prepare and coordinate contract execution with legal and contract management teams
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, KPIs, and contractual compliance
- Identify procurement and supply chain risks and support mitigation planning
- Coordinate and support procurement resources assigned to projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience within industrial or EPC project environments
- Strong knowledge of EPC/industrial procurement processes
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing and contracting methodologies
- Good negotiation and commercial management capability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within multicultural and complex project environments
- MBA or specialization in Supply Chain, Project Management, or Risk Management is an advantage
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Role Overview
- The Lead Project Procurement Buyer is the primary procurement representative within industrial/EPC projects, responsible for leading procurement activities across the full bid and project lifecycle.
- The position serves as a key interface between business, engineering, suppliers, project management, finance, and procurement stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for assigned projects from bid phase through execution and close out
- Act as the main procurement focal point for project teams and stakeholders
- Coordinate procurement deliverables to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives
- Support procurement governance, reporting, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide guidance and support to junior procurement team members when required
- Drive accountability and proactive problem solving within project procurement activities
- Support development and execution of project sourcing and contracting strategies
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, tendering processes, and commercial evaluations
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers, consultants, and EPC contractors
- Participate in and support complex commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors
- Develop evaluation criteria, cost models, and commercial recommendations
- Prepare and coordinate contract execution with legal and contract management teams
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of EPC/industrial procurement processes
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing and contracting methodologies
- Knowledge of tendering and commercial evaluation
- Knowledge of contract administration and supplier management
- Knowledge of contracting strategies including Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Framework Agreements
- Understanding of project lifecycle (FEED, execution, commissioning, O&M)
- Understanding of planning and scheduling principles
- Understanding of procurement coordination within matrix project organizations
- Understanding of cost control and project risk management
- Good negotiation and commercial management capability
- Ability to support high value negotiations and commercial discussions
- Analytical mindset with cost and value optimization focus
Behavioural Competencies
- Leadership and ownership mindset
- Proactive and results oriented approach
- Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- High ethical standards and compliance awareness
- Team player with strong collaboration capability
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
- MBA or specialization in Supply Chain, Project Management, or Risk Management is an advantage
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience within industrial or EPC project environments
- Experience supporting or leading procurement activities in complex projects preferred
Preferred Certifications
- CIPS (Level 4–6)
- CPSM / CSCP
- PMP (PMI) or PMI RMP
- FIDIC or Contract Management certifications
- CIPP/CIPM, CISCP/CISCM
- ESG / Sustainability certifications (optional)
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