Procurement Engineer
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage the end-to-end procurement process for engineering materials, equipment, and services.
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and purchase orders.
Source and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic partners.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and framework agreements.
Technical Evaluation
Review engineering specifications, drawings, and material requisitions.
Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of supplier quotations.
Liaise with engineering teams to ensure materials and equipment meet project requirements and applicable standards.
Resolve technical clarifications and manage supplier deviations where applicable.
Contract & Order Management
Prepare procurement recommendations and award summaries.
Monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery and close-out.
Track supplier performance and expedite critical deliveries.
Coordinate with logistics providers and stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and performance.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.
Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
Contribute to procurement process improvements and supplier development initiatives.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and relevant regulations.
Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
Support audits and quality assurance processes.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and ethical procurement standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
Membership of, or working towards, a professional body (e.g., CIPS, IMechE, IET, ICE) is desirable.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or eqv.) from an accredited university with minimum five years (5) design experience for Oil, Gas and Refinery EPCC Projects
Experience in large-scale Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Projects and working with major IOC
Experience working for Modular Plants (Offshore experience would be plus point)
Ability to work in multicultural environment
Demonstrated interpersonal/team building skills
Strong written and Oral English Communication
Proficient in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Plant 3D, Cadworx. PDMS/E3D will be a plus)
* Good Knowledge in API, ASME, NACE, ANSI Code related to piping
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