Procurement Engineer

About the Role
The Procurement Engineer is responsible for overseeing the purchase of technical equipment for industrial operations. This role involves collaborating with designers to identify the necessary equipment for manufacturing or construction projects according to specifications, researching vendor options, and executing orders.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop procurement management strategies and practices to maximize the value derived from procurement efforts.
• Ensure a clear understanding of strategic business relationships to achieve business plans and strategies.
• Provide market insights to stakeholders and business units.
• Collaborate with the team to formulate a strategic plan that captures total procurement value to maintain a competitive edge.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships that improve service levels while reducing supply costs and ensuring optimal performance.
• Support senior functional leaders in establishing both short and long-term business objectives.
• Utilize expert industry knowledge and advanced business models to develop strategies and structures for business relationships.
• Ensure a clear understanding of measurable goals that challenge Procurement to improve continuously, leveraging financial and quantitative data for performance management.
• Assist in implementing best practice purchasing policies, processes, and procedures to enhance business performance, ensuring best value and financial targets are met.
• Maintain and regularly update information on suppliers, materials, and services that align with business requirements.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent within the procurement team to build professional expertise and motivate team members responsible for interfacing with stakeholders and external partners.
• Adhere to long-term cost reduction and value improvement plans for specific spending areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure economies of scale and best practices to achieve local goals.
• Communicate the supply strategy and its implications to align stakeholders.
• Interact at executive and managerial levels within and outside the business to ensure long-term partnership alignment.
• Lead the delivery of savings and operating cash flow programs within categories, clusters, and/or business units.
• Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness.
• Develop and utilize competitive insights to shape strategies against competitive threats.
• Maintain external networks and continuously build alliances to enhance the business's competitive advantage.
• Remove organizational barriers to deliver exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Model behaviors aligned with the operational framework.
• Optimize financial and budget requirements as needed.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies.
• Evaluate business challenges, taking action to mitigate risks and create opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, work simplification, and the elimination of non-value-added work.
• Advocate for operational excellence in strategic sourcing, supporting HSE initiatives and participating in safety awareness activities, contributing to incident reporting and resolution aligned with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in engineering principles and technical specifications to understand project requirements and effectively communicate with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals, assessing technical compliance, and identifying cost-effective solutions.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, is essential for success in this role.

Job Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of working experience, including at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus.

Competencies

• Resilience
• AI Fluency
• Quality
• Leadership
• Materials Management L3
• Purchasing Procedures L3
• Material Forecasting L3
• E-Procurement Tools L3
• Agility
• Purchasing Benchmarking L3

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics or related technical certifications.