Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement
Company Industry
Construction
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Specialist procurement engineer
The Specialist Procurement Engineer will report to the Procurement Manager. This role will support the development of integrated procurement-related plans and procedures aligned with organizational strategies. The position is responsible for managing and controlling procurement processes and execution within PTS projects, providing expertise to help achieve organizational goals and objectives.
The Specialist Procurement Engineer will also monitor and control the contractor’s procurement and subcontracting activities to ensure they are performed in a timely and quality manner, in accordance with the agreement and approved procedural requirements.
Accountabilities & responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the Specialist Procurement Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepare internal procurement-related plans and procedures, as required.
Ensure that the contractor develops and submits project-related procurement and subcontracting plans and procedures in accordance with the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to:
Procurement plan
Purchasing procedure
Expediting & inspection procedure
Shipping & packing procedure
Traffic & shipping procedure
Spare parts procedure
Site material management procedure
Review and approve the contractor’s procurement and subcontracting-related plans and procedures.
Review the contractor’s procurement organization chart and ensure adequate and sufficient resources are assigned to support the proper functioning of the Procurement Department, including:
Purchasing
Expediting
Inspection
Shipping
Spare parts teams
Monitor and ensure that the contractor complies with its obligations under the agreement with respect to procurement and subcontracting.
Ensure procurement and subcontracting activities align with agreement requirements and project timelines, including:
Issuance of plans and procedures
Enquiries
Technical bid evaluations (TBE)
Award recommendations
Purchase orders and subcontracts
Expediting, inspection, and shipping activities
Duty exemption requests
Progress reports
Monitor and ensure the contractor maintains and submits updated procurement reports, including:
Bid inquiry status report (BISR)
Procurement service register (PSR)
Inspection & expediting report
Shipping status report
Spare parts status report
Review and process, in a timely manner:
Technical bid evaluations
Award recommendations
Vendor prequalification requests
Duty exemption requests
Letters of assistance
Other procurement-related documentation
Prepare and process company position papers, analysis, approvals, records, and control documents related to procurement and subcontracting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including:
Engineering
Construction
Project control
Project management
Other stakeholders
to achieve common project and organizational goals.
Develop and maintain internal status reports for procurement and subcontracting activities.
Provide recommendations and improvements on procurement and subcontract-related matters in the best interest of the company.
Contribute to achieving project schedule targets by ensuring timely review and approval of contractor documents.
Monitor and control post–order placement activities, including expediting and shipping.
Identify procurement-related risks, inform management, and propose mitigation strategies and execution plans.
Provide regular updates on procurement status.
Work closely with the contractor’s procurement team on a daily basis to ensure effective communication with the company on all procurement-related matters.
Minimum qualification
4 years engineering degree.
Very good command of English language – spoken and written.
Minimum experience, knowledge & skills
Minimum 15 years of work experience with large EPC projects.
5+ years of GCC / ADNOC experience is preferred.
Experience in working on large and mega projects with international and multicultural teams; experience in petrochemical and oil & gas industries will be an advantage.
Very good knowledge of all procurement-related aspects.
Ability to independently execute all procurement tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to quickly process procurement-related tasks.
Ability to guide, lead, and advise on procurement-related matters.
Task-driven individual, capable of effectively interacting with client, PMC, and EPC teams.
Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work as an effective team player.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines, including but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, chemical, computer software, electronic, marine, ship captain or equivalent qualification from an accredited university.
Minimum fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
About the Company
Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.
We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.
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