Job Title Lead Procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

Title Job Description Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. Job Purpose The Lead Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with ADNOC specifications, project requirements, company procedures, and contractual obligations. The role involves leading procurement teams, coordinating with engineering, construction, and project management disciplines, and ensuring successful delivery of procurement packages to support project execution. Key Responsibilities Procurement Management • Lead procurement activities for offshore oil & gas EPC/PMC projects. • Develop and implement procurement plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones. • Manage procurement of major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services. • Ensure procurement activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and company procedures. • Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management. Tendering & Vendor Management • Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to approved vendors. • Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations in coordination with engineering and commercial teams. • Lead clarification meetings and negotiations with suppliers. • Recommend vendor selection and prepare procurement recommendations for management approval. • Maintain effective relationships with ADNOC-approved vendors and suppliers. Purchase Order Administration • Prepare and review Purchase Orders (POs), contracts, and procurement agreements. • Ensure all commercial and technical requirements are incorporated into procurement documents. • Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments. • Address procurement-related contractual issues and claims. Expediting & Logistics Coordination • Monitor supplier manufacturing schedules and delivery performance. • Coordinate with expediting, inspection, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery. • Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation plans. • Resolve supply chain issues affecting project schedules. Interface Management • Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, Planning, and Project Controls teams. • Ensure timely resolution of vendor technical queries and document review cycles. • Participate in project review meetings and client discussions as required. Compliance & Quality • Ensure procurement documentation complies with ADNOC Offshore requirements. • Support quality surveillance, inspection, and testing activities. • Maintain procurement records and audit readiness. • Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and ethical procurement practices. Team Leadership • Lead and mentor procurement engineers and buyers. • Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. • Promote continuous improvement and best procurement practices. Qualifications Education • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent. Experience • Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas EPC/PMC projects. • At least 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer role. • Proven experience on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East Oil & Gas projects. • Strong knowledge of offshore facilities, brownfield and greenfield developments. • Experience in procurement of static equipment, rotating equipment, packages, E&I materials, and piping bulk items. Technical Skills • Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract administration. • Familiarity with ADNOC procurement procedures and approved vendor requirements. • Knowledge of international standards including ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, ISO, and NACE. • Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems. • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Soft Skills • Leadership and team management. • Stakeholder management. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication and report-writing skills. • Ability to work under project-driven schedules and deadlines. Preferred Certifications • CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Certification. • PMP Certification. • Supply Chain Management Certification. • ADNOC project experience is highly preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Procurement schedule adherence. • On-time delivery of critical equipment and materials. • Cost savings and procurement efficiency. • Supplier performance management. • Compliance with ADNOC and project requirements. • Reduction of procurement-related project risks. Job Details Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://careers.kbr.com Job Function: Procurement & Vendor Management Company Industry/ Sector: IT Services and IT Consulting What We Offer About The Company Searching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life. The TALENTMATE Portal idea is to fill and help professionals doing one of them by bringing together the requisites under One Roof. Whether you're hunting for your Next Job Opportunity or Looking for Potential Employers, we're here to lend you a Helping Hand. Report Disclaimer: talentmate.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. 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Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent. Experience: Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas EPC/PMC projects; at least 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer role. Proven experience on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East Oil & Gas projects. Strong knowledge of offshore facilities, brownfield and greenfield developments. Experience in procurement of static equipment, rotating equipment, packages, E&I materials, and piping bulk items. Preferred certifications: CIPS, PMP, Supply Chain Management Certification; ADNOC project experience highly preferred.

Lead procurement activities for offshore oil & gas EPC/PMC projects; develop and implement procurement plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones; manage procurement of major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services; ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and company procedures; monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management. Tendering & Vendor Management: prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to approved vendors; conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations; lead clarification meetings and negotiations; recommend vendor selection and prepare procurement recommendations for management approval; maintain relationships with ADNOC-approved vendors. Purchase Order Administration: prepare and review POs, contracts, and procurement agreements; ensure all requirements are included; monitor supplier performance; address procurement-related contractual issues. Expediting & Logistics Coordination: monitor supplier schedules and delivery performance; coordinate with expediting, inspection, and logistics teams; identify risks and mitigate; resolve supply chain issues. Interface Management: coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, Planning, and Project Controls; resolve vendor technical queries and document reviews; participate in project meetings. Compliance & Quality: ensure procurement documentation complies with ADNOC Offshore requirements; support quality surveillance, inspection, and testing; maintain procurement records and audit readiness; ensure HSE and ethical procurement practices. Team Leadership: lead and mentor procurement engineers and buyers; allocate responsibilities; monitor performance; promote continuous improvement and best practices.