Procurement Specialist Engineer

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Procurement – Engineer for an offshore project to be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Job purpose

The Specialist Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities for a major offshore project, ensuring timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with project specifications, budget, schedule, and company procurement procedures. The role leads supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and coordination with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams.

Key responsibilities

Procurement management

Lead procurement activities for major equipment packages and bulk materials related to offshore water injection facilities.

Prepare and implement project procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and purchasing schedules.

Ensure procurement activities align with project milestones and delivery requirements.

Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.

Tendering & supplier management

Prepare RFQs, ITBs, commercial bid evaluations, and recommendation reports.

Coordinate with engineering disciplines to develop technical bid packages.

Conduct supplier prequalification, market assessments, and vendor performance evaluations.

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment conditions.

Contract & commercial administration

Review and negotiate procurement contracts and purchase orders.

Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the procurement cycle.

Manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences.

Ensure compliance with project, client, and corporate procurement policies.

Expediting & logistics coordination

Monitor supplier manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.

Coordinate with expediting, inspection, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Resolve procurement bottlenecks and supplier performance issues.

Support customs clearance and transportation planning for critical project materials.

Stakeholder coordination

Interface with project management, engineering, QA/QC, construction, and vendors.

Participate in project review meetings and procurement progress reviews.

Support client audits and procurement reporting requirements.

Lead procurement team members and provide mentorship where required.

Key equipment & packages

Procurement experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

Water injection pumps

Seawater lift pumps

Filtration packages

Deaeration systems

Chemical injection packages

Pressure vessels

Heat exchangers

Offshore structural materials

Piping, valves, and fittings (PVF)

Electrical equipment

Instrumentation & control systems

Subsea and offshore equipment packages

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or related discipline).

Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Experience

15-18+ years of procurement experience in oil & gas, EPC, or offshore projects.

Minimum 5 years in a lead procurement engineer or procurement lead role.

Proven experience delivering procurement packages for offshore upstream facilities, platforms, FPSOs, or subsea developments.

Strong knowledge of international procurement practices and contract management.