Procurement Engineer

Job purpose

The PMC Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing and monitoring procurement activities performed by EPC contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, ADNOC requirements, approved schedules, and contractual obligations. The role focuses on procurement oversight, expediting, vendor management, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to support project execution.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector

Commitment to diversity and inclusion: we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive remuneration package: with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover

End of service gratuity: in line with UAE labor law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit

The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Energy transition academy: join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Key responsibilities

Review and monitor EPC contractor procurement plans, procedures, and schedules

Ensure procurement activities comply with ADNOC standards, project requirements, and contract specifications

Monitor the status of purchase orders, vendor documentation, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules

Identify critical and long-lead items and implement mitigation measures to avoid project delays

Review technical and commercial bid evaluations prepared by EPC contractors

Participate in vendor selection, bid clarification meetings, and procurement strategy discussions

Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, and project controls teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements

Monitor vendor performance and expedite critical equipment and material deliveries

Review procurement progress reports and provide updates to project management

Ensure proper handling of vendor data, documentation, certifications, and inspection requirements

Coordinate with logistics and material management teams regarding shipment and delivery schedules

Support risk assessments related to procurement activities and recommend corrective actions

Participate in project meetings and provide procurement status updates

Ensure compliance with company HSE, quality, and ethical procurement standards

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, or equivalent)

Minimum 10–13 years of procurement experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or energy projects

Minimum 10 years of PMC experience on major oil & gas projects in the Middle East

Previous ADNOC project experience is highly preferred

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, expediting, and vendor management

Experience with EPC contractors and large-scale capital projects

Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems

Good understanding of international procurement practices and industry standards

Candidates with previous experience supporting ADNOC Onshore PMC projects, overseeing EPC contractor procurement activities, and managing procurement of major equipment such as static equipment, rotating equipment, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and packaged units will be highly preferred

Skills & competencies

Procurement planning & execution

Vendor management

Expediting & logistics coordination

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Supply chain management

Risk assessment & mitigation

SAP/ERP systems

Reporting & documentation

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation skills

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.