Lead Procurement Engineer (Mega Oil & Gas Projects)

• Lead Procurement Engineer (Mega Oil & Gas Projects) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Employment Type: Full-Time | Industry: Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, Projects About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to lead procurement, expediting and logistics activities for large-scale Oil & Gas projects. The successful candidate will provide procurement leadership across the project lifecycle – from procurement planning, material requisitions and bid evaluation through purchase order award, vendor document follow-up, manufacturing, inspection, shipping, customs clearance and delivery to site. The role will focus on securing long-lead and critical equipment, packaged units and bulk materials on time, to specification and within budget, working closely with EPC Contractors, PMC teams, vendors, Engineering, Construction and Project Controls. Key Responsibilities Procurement Leadership & Strategy Lead all procurement, expediting and logistics activities for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects. • Develop and review procurement plans, strategies and long-lead item plans aligned with the project schedule. • Monitor EPC Contractor procurement performance and ensure compliance with Company procedures, approved vendor lists, In-Country Value (ICV) requirements and contract terms. • Identify procurement risks early and drive mitigation and recovery plans for critical-path items. • Sourcing, Bid Evaluation & Purchase Orders Review Material Requisitions (MRs), enquiry packages and bidder lists for completeness and compliance. • Lead or review technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings and negotiations, and recommend awards. • Review purchase orders, change orders and variations, and track PO placement against the procurement schedule. • Expediting & Manufacturing Follow-up Expedite vendor and sub-vendor orders, vendor document submissions and review cycles. • Monitor manufacturing progress against key milestones, identify slippages and agree recovery actions with vendors. • Coordinate Inspection & Test Plans, pre-inspection meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and release notes with QA/QC and inspection teams. • Logistics & Material Management Plan and oversee logistics for equipment and bulk materials, including packing and marking, sea/air/land freight, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, Incoterms and route surveys. • Manage customs clearance, import permits and port coordination in the UAE. • Track ETA against Required-On-Site (ROS) dates and resolve delivery conflicts with Construction. • Oversee material receiving, OS&D reporting, preservation, warehousing, laydown areas and spare parts handover. • Reporting & Interfaces Prepare weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports, KPIs and dashboards. • Maintain procurement status trackers and escalate critical items, delays and risks to management. • Interface with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, Contracts, QA/QC and Finance teams. • Team Leadership Lead, mentor and manage Procurement, Expediting and Logistics Engineers. • Review and approve deliverables prepared by the team, and provide coaching and competency development. • Ensure quality, integrity, schedule compliance and effective resource utilisation. • Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited university. • Master's Degree or a Supply Chain qualification is considered an advantage. • Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP is preferred. • Experience Requirements Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, LNG, Refining or Petrochemical projects. • Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or equivalent leadership role on mega projects. • Proven hands-on experience as a Procurement Engineer and as a Logistics Engineer in Owner, PMC or EPC environments. • Strong track record in procuring long-lead and critical equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns and vessels, electrical and instrumentation packages) and bulk materials. • Experience managing heavy-lift/OOG shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance in the UAE/GCC. • Previous experience with ADNOC or on ADNOC projects is highly desirable. • Technical Competencies Procurement & Supply Chain: Procurement planning, long-lead items, RFQ/ITB, technical and commercial bid evaluation, negotiation, PO administration, Incoterms 2020, vendor and sub-vendor management, ICV • Expediting & Inspection: Vendor document management, manufacturing surveillance, inspection and FAT coordination • Logistics: Freight forwarding, heavy-lift and OOG transport, customs and import regulations, port operations, warehousing and preservation • Systems & Tools: SAP / SAP Ariba or Oracle, materials management systems (e.g. Hexagon Smart Materials), Primavera P6 (schedule interface), advanced Excel / Power BI • Behavioural Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills. • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, risk-based approach. • High integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices. • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. • Results-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety and on-time delivery. • Here's the English job description on its own, ready to paste into LinkedIn: • Lead Procurement Engineer (Mega Oil & Gas Projects)Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Employment Type: Full-Time | Industry: Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, Projects About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to lead procurement, expediting and logistics activities for large-scale Oil & Gas projects. The successful candidate will provide procurement leadership across the project lifecycle – from procurement planning, material requisitions and bid evaluation through purchase order award, vendor document follow-up, manufacturing, inspection, shipping, customs clearance and delivery to site. The role will focus on securing long-lead and critical equipment, packaged units and bulk materials on time, to specification and within budget, working closely with EPC Contractors, PMC teams, vendors, Engineering, Construction and Project Controls. Key Responsibilities Procurement Leadership & Strategy Lead all procurement, expediting and logistics activities for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects. • Develop and review procurement plans, strategies and long-lead item plans aligned with the project schedule. • Monitor EPC Contractor procurement performance and ensure compliance with Company procedures, approved vendor lists, In-Country Value (ICV) requirements and contract terms. • Identify procurement risks early and drive mitigation and recovery plans for critical-path items. • Sourcing, Bid Evaluation & Purchase Orders Review Material Requisitions (MRs), enquiry packages and bidder lists for completeness and compliance. • Lead or review technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings and negotiations, and recommend awards. • Review purchase orders, change orders and variations, and track PO placement against the procurement schedule. • Expediting & Manufacturing Follow-up Expedite vendor and sub-vendor orders, vendor document submissions and review cycles. • Monitor manufacturing progress against key milestones, identify slippages and agree recovery actions with vendors. • Coordinate Inspection &a

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited university. Master's Degree or a Supply Chain qualification is considered an advantage. Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP is preferred. Experience Requirements Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, LNG, Refining or Petrochemical projects. Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or equivalent leadership role on mega projects. Proven hands-on experience as a Procurement Engineer and as a Logistics Engineer in Owner, PMC or EPC environments. Strong track record in procuring long-lead and critical equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns and vessels, electrical and instrumentation packages) and bulk materials. Experience managing heavy-lift/OOG shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance in the UAE/GCC. Previous experience with ADNOC or on ADNOC projects is highly desirable.

Procurement Leadership & Strategy Lead all procurement, expediting and logistics activities for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects. Develop and review procurement plans, strategies and long-lead item plans aligned with the project schedule. Monitor EPC Contractor procurement performance and ensure compliance with Company procedures, approved vendor lists, In-Country Value (ICV) requirements and contract terms. Identify procurement risks early and drive mitigation and recovery plans for critical-path items. Sourcing, Bid Evaluation & Purchase Orders Review Material Requisitions (MRs), enquiry packages and bidder lists for completeness and compliance. Lead or review technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings and negotiations, and recommend awards. Review purchase orders, change orders and variations, and track PO placement against the procurement schedule. Expediting & Manufacturing Follow-up Expedite vendor and sub-vendor orders, vendor document submissions and review cycles. Monitor manufacturing progress against key milestones, identify slippages and agree recovery actions with vendors. Coordinate Inspection & Test Plans, pre-inspection meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and release notes with QA/QC and inspection teams. Logistics & Material Management Plan and oversee logistics for equipment and bulk materials, including packing and marking, sea/air/land freight, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, Incoterms and route surveys. Manage customs clearance, import permits and port coordination in the UAE. Track ETA against Required-On-Site (ROS) dates and resolve delivery conflicts with Construction. Oversee material receiving, OS&D reporting, preservation, warehousing, laydown areas and spare parts handover. Reporting & Interfaces Prepare weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports, KPIs and dashboards. Maintain procurement status trackers and escalate critical items, delays and risks to management. Interface with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, Contracts, QA/QC and Finance teams. Team Leadership Lead, mentor and manage Procurement, Expediting and Logistics Engineers. Review and approve deliverables prepared by the team, and provide coaching and competency development. Ensure quality, integrity, schedule compliance and effective resource utilisation.