Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 8 years of procurement experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Proven experience in managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, and post-order expediting for long lead items and engineered equipment. Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, supplier management, and supply chain processes. Professional procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage.
Description
About the RoleThe Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to support the company's projects and operations. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Oil & Gas procurement, with strong technical knowledge of engineered equipment, long lead items (LLIs), and end-to-end procurement processes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the complete procurement process from receipt of requisitions through purchase order placement, supplier follow-up, post-order expediting, and final delivery.Source, evaluate, and procure materials, engineered equipment, and services in accordance with project specifications and business requirements.Prepare RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.Procure long lead items (LLIs) and major engineered equipment for Oil & Gas projects, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and project requirements.Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, inspections, documentation, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time project execution.Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Logistics, Warehouse, and Finance teams to support procurement activities.Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvement, and procurement process optimization.Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations.Utilize SAP and other ERP/procurement systems to manage procurement activities and reporting.Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and company standards.RequirementsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.Minimum 08 years of procurement experience in the Oil & Gas industry.Proven experience managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase order administration, and post-order expediting.Experience procuring long lead items (LLIs) and engineered equipment for major Oil & Gas projects, including equipment such as gas turbines, pumps, power transformers, fire & gas systems, steel pipes, valves, control systems, SCADA systems, and other rotating, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.Experience handling multimillion-dollar procurement packages within EPC, EPIC, or Oil & Gas projects.Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, supplier management, logistics coordination, and supply chain processes.Professional procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage.