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Job Title: Senior Procurement/ Expeditor Engineer – Offshore Project

KBR, Inc.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
Procurement managementExpeditingSupply chain managementVendor managementRFQs and RFPsBid evaluation

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Role Overview

KBR is hiring a Senior Procurement/Expeditor Engineer for an offshore development project in Abu Dhabi.

The role manages procurement activities and expedites materials, equipment, and services for ADNOC Offshore projects.

The position coordinates with vendors, engineering, construction, logistics, QA/QC, and project management teams.

Procurement Management

  • Execute procurement activities for offshore EPC/EPCM projects under approved procurement plans.
  • Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs to qualified vendors.
  • Evaluate technical and commercial bids and prepare award recommendations.
  • Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and contractual conditions.
  • Issue purchase orders and monitor contractual compliance with ADNOC standards and project requirements.

Expediting and Delivery

  • Develop expediting plans for critical equipment and bulk materials.
  • Monitor vendor progress against manufacturing schedules.
  • Follow up on engineering submissions, procurement, fabrication, testing, and shipping.
  • Identify delays and implement recovery plans to protect project schedules.
  • Coordinate inspections and QA/QC release activities.
  • Track and report procurement and expediting status through regular reports.

Vendor and Project Coordination

  • Maintain relationships with approved ADNOC suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Participate in vendor audits, pre-qualification, and performance evaluations.
  • Resolve supplier issues involving delivery, quality, documentation, and compliance.
  • Coordinate material status reviews and procurement progress meetings.
  • Support change management, variation orders, and procurement-related risk assessments.

Logistics and Reporting

  • Coordinate shipment planning and transportation with logistics teams.
  • Monitor customs clearance and delivery to site.
  • Ensure shipping documentation is complete and compliant.
  • Maintain procurement tracking systems and material status reports.
  • Prepare management dashboards and highlight critical procurement issues and mitigation actions.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of procurement, expediting, and supply chain experience in Oil & Gas, offshore, EPC, or EPCM projects.
  • Minimum 5 years of ADNOC Offshore project experience is preferred.
  • Experience handling long-lead and critical equipment procurement.
  • Experience with process equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, valves, electrical and instrumentation packages, structural materials, and piping materials.
  • CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous.

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