Senior Procurement Engineer-Ruwais Abu Dhabi UAE

Main Accountabilities:

The Senior Procurement Engineer executes and supports the procurement and supply chain strategy in accordance with the project requirements and is accountable for contributing to the projects procurement performance/KPIs. S/he deals with service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers as well as the project procurement team (including project procurement officers, expeditors, and logistics teams).

Detailed Job Description:

• Sourcing of A2Z goods (consumables, chemicals, spares, PPEs, machinery, and tools, etc.) and services (manpower hire, AMCs, plant and equipment hire, indirect categories, etc.)
• Supervision of procurement officers on day-to-day procurement activities.
• Tracking and periodic reporting on the KPIs of the procurement officers.
• Review and improve the RFQ input received from the operations team.
• Sourcing of competent vendors using the vendor evaluation process.
• Sending RFI/RFQ for goods and services with relevant terms and conditions.
• Preparation of commercial bid evaluation with the offers received.
• Negotiation of prices, terms & conditions with utmost competency.
• Procurement of goods & services with competency and addressing the risks.
• Preparation of contracts and purchase orders.
• Lead the kickoff meetings and other communication with the vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Preparation of MIS reports.
• Vendor evaluation and development; administration of vendor database in accordance with processes.
• Ensure compliance of procurement activities with the policies of the organization.
• Contributes to the improvement of processes (REX) and guarantees implementation in his/her scope.
• Enforces, adheres, and upholds the law, behaving ethically with all stakeholders.
• Respects all group policies (HSE, ethics, etc.) and compliance with internal reporting rules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar with equivalent technical procurement experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years experience in procurement, preferably in O&M and EPC projects in sectors of water, waste, energy, oil & gas, and construction.
• Proven technical, commercial, and operational knowledge in engineering procurement for large projects.
• Previous experience in multinational contractors/consultancies in similar sectors mentioned above.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Work positively in multinational teams; high cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to convince different stakeholders to drive change.
• Good communicator, people manager, and team player.
• Willing and able to be based full-time in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time