Procurement Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Skills

• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Vendor management
• Purchase order management
• Expediting
• supplier evaluation
• Saudi Aramco procurement
• Contract negotiations
• Logistics coordination
• Materials management
• Quality and QA/QC coordination
• ASME codes
• PIM
• SAMSS
• IR Form
• SAEP
• BOM / MR review