Senior Procurement Engineer job in Qatar

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About the Role
The Senior Procurement Engineer is responsible for the procurement or purchasing of technical goods and services necessary for operations. This position focuses on evaluating new and existing suppliers and negotiating purchase agreements, ensuring that purchased goods and services are delivered in a timely manner.

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Job Responsibilities

Full Procurement Cycle: Execute the full procurement cycle for assigned EPC Oil & Gas packages, from requisition review through RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, PO placement, post-award activities, and delivery. Ensure procurement activities meet technical, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
Procurement Readiness Review: Review specifications, datasheets, drawings, and material take-offs to confirm procurement readiness. Coordinate technical clarifications with Engineering before RFQ issuance and ensure suppliers receive complete technical, quantity, and delivery requirements.
RFQ and Bid Evaluation: Prepare and issue RFQs to qualified suppliers and coordinate technical and commercial bid evaluations. Consolidate clarifications and prepare recommendations to support supplier selection and purchase decisions.
Supplier Negotiation and Placement: Lead supplier clarifications and commercial negotiations for equipment, materials, and services. Resolve technical-commercial issues and support timely PO placement with agreed scope, price, delivery, and contractual terms.
Equipment, Materials and Services Procurement: Manage procurement of engineered, rotating and static equipment, process packages, mechanical and E&I materials, structural steel, and subcontract services. Ensure compliance with approved technical requirements, budget, and project schedule.
Supplier Progress and Delivery: Monitor manufacturing progress, inspections, FAT, and delivery commitments after PO placement. Coordinate with Expediting, QA/QC, and Logistics, follow up on delays, and take actions to protect the project schedule.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, Logistics, Expediting, and Project Controls throughout the procurement lifecycle. Resolve interfaces and ensure technical reviews, inspections, and delivery requirements remain aligned.
Procurement Risk Management: Identify procurement risks affecting cost, quality, or schedule. Coordinate mitigation actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders, monitor progress, and escalate critical concerns when required.
Vendor Qualification and Sourcing: Support vendor qualification, registration, market intelligence, and alternative sourcing. Develop a competitive supplier base that meets project requirements and reduces sourcing constraints.
Compliance, Records and Mentoring: Follow company procurement procedures, HSE requirements, and contractual obligations. Maintain procurement records, reports, and ERP updates. Mentor procurement personnel, including the Senior Expeditor, and support continuous improvement.
Post-Award Process: Monitor manufacturing against agreed schedules and milestones. Manage VDRL compliance and supplier documentation. Coordinate inspections, quality plans, and third-party audits including API, DNV, ABS, and regulatory requirements. Oversee FAT, NCRs, deviations, certifications, and document turnover. Manage procurement risks and ensure supplier performance and contractual compliance.

Job Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency in procurement processes including sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation to effectively manage procurement activities.
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles to assess technical specifications and ensure alignment with project requirements.
Excellent analytical abilities to evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost analysis, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, effectively conveying technical requirements and project objectives.
ERP knowledge, preferably with SAP functional skills, is a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years of procurement experience in EPC - Oil & Gas projects with proven experience in sourcing engineered equipment, process packages, mechanical materials, E&I materials, and subcontract services.

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