Procurement Lead

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Job purpose

The Procurement Lead is responsible for managing and executing all procurement activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required for project execution. The role provides leadership in sourcing, tendering, contract administration, vendor management, expediting, and procurement strategy while ensuring compliance with ADNOC procurement policies, project requirements, budget constraints, and delivery schedules.

The Procurement Lead serves as the focal point between project teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure procurement packages are delivered in accordance with project milestones and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities

Procurement management

Lead all procurement activities for offshore EPC, FEED, brownfield, and greenfield projects.

Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with project execution plans.

Prepare and manage procurement plans, procurement status reports, and procurement schedules.

Ensure procurement activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC procurement procedures, governance requirements, and approved project budgets.

Coordinate procurement activities from requisition through purchase order award and delivery.

Strategic sourcing & tendering

Lead sourcing strategies for critical equipment, bulk materials, and long-lead items.

Prepare and issue requests for quotation (RFQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and requests for proposal (RFPs).

Evaluate supplier capabilities, commercial offers, and technical compliance.

Coordinate technical bid evaluations with engineering and project teams.

Lead commercial negotiations and recommendation of contract awards.

Contract & vendor management

Manage supplier and contractor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Negotiate commercial terms and conditions to achieve optimal value.

Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations.

Resolve procurement and contractual disputes.

Participate in supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews.

Material management & expediting

Monitor procurement schedules and manufacturing progress.

Coordinate expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Track long-lead items and identify potential supply chain risks.

Coordinate logistics, shipping, customs clearance, and offshore delivery requirements.

Ensure procurement deliverables support project schedule requirements.

Cost control & commercial management

Ensure procurement activities are performed within approved budgets.

Analyze procurement costs and identify savings opportunities.

Assist in project cost forecasting and commitment tracking.

Support change order evaluations and commercial assessments.

Contribute to value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

Supply chain risk management

Identify procurement and supply chain risks.

Develop mitigation strategies for supplier, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery risks.

Monitor market conditions impacting procurement activities.

Ensure contingency plans are established for critical equipment and services.

Project coordination

Work closely with engineering, construction, project controls, logistics, QA/QC, and HSE teams.

Participate in project reviews, progress meetings, and management reporting.

Support project execution teams in resolving procurement-related challenges.

Ensure alignment between procurement milestones and overall project schedule.

Compliance & governance

Ensure full compliance with:

ADNOC procurement policies

ADNOC In-Country Value (ICV) requirements

UAE commercial regulations

Company ethics and compliance standards

International supply chain best practices

Maintain complete procurement documentation and audit records.

Support internal and external procurement audits.

Team leadership

Lead procurement engineers, buyers, expeditors, and procurement specialists.

Establish procurement objectives, KPIs, and performance measures.

Mentor and develop procurement personnel.

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.

Preferred certifications

CIPS Level 5/6 (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

MCIPS Certification

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Experience requirements

Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in the oil & gas, EPC, or energy sector.

At least 5 years in a procurement lead or senior procurement role.

Proven experience managing procurement activities for offshore oil and gas projects.

Strong exposure to EPC, FEED, and brownfield modification projects.

Experience with ADNOC Group projects or major international operators is highly preferred.

Experience managing procurement packages exceeding USD 50–100 million is advantageous.

Technical competencies

Procurement & contracts

Strategic sourcing

Tendering and bid management

Contract negotiation

Procurement planning

Commercial evaluation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement governance

Offshore project procurement

Rotating equipment procurement

Static equipment procurement

Electrical and instrumentation packages

Structural and piping materials

Long-lead item management

EPC project procurement

Offshore construction support procurement

Supply chain management

Expediting and vendor management

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Cost optimization

Supply chain risk management

Market intelligence and supplier benchmarking

Systems & software

SAP ERP (MM Module)

SAP Ariba

Oracle ERP

Power BI

MS Excel (Advanced)

Aconex

Procurement and contract management systems

Knowledge of standards & requirements

ADNOC procurement procedures

ADNOC ICV program requirements

UAE commercial and contract regulations

FIDIC principles (preferred)

International procurement and supply chain practices

ISO 9001 quality management requirements

Behavioral competencies

Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously.

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Commitment to ethical procurement practices and compliance.