Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Lead Procurement Engineer to drive offshore procurement for ADNOC Offshore projects. You will lead procurement activities, develop plans, manage major equipment, and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and company procedures.

The role requires strong leadership, deep procurement knowledge, and ability to coordinate across engineering, construction, and project controls to secure on-time deliveries and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas EPC/PMC projects.
• At least 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for offshore oil & gas EPC/PMC projects.
• Develop and implement procurement plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Manage procurement of major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and company procedures.
• Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC,Construction, Planning, and Project Controls teams.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

SAP

Oracle

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Instrumentation/Industrial Engineering (equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Title: Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

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.

Job Title: Lead procurement Engineer - Offshore Project

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Lead Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with ADNOC specifications, project requirements, company procedures, and contractual obligations. The role involves leading procurement teams, coordinating with engineering, construction, and project management disciplines, and ensuring successful delivery of procurement packages to support project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Lead procurement activities for offshore oil & gas EPC/PMC projects.
• Develop and implement procurement plans, strategies, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Manage procurement of major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and company procedures.
• Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.

Tendering & Vendor Management

• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to approved vendors.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations in coordination with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead clarification meetings and negotiations with suppliers.
• Recommend vendor selection and prepare procurement recommendations for management approval.
• Maintain effective relationshipswith ADNOC-approved vendors and suppliers.

Purchase Order Administration

• Prepare and review Purchase Orders (POs), contracts, and procurement agreements.
• Ensure all commercial and technical requirements are incorporated into procurement documents.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments.
• Address procurement-related contractual issues and claims.

Expediting & Logistics Coordination

• Monitor supplier manufacturing schedules and delivery performance.
• Coordinatewith expediting, inspection, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify procurement risksand implement mitigation plans.
• Resolve supply chain issues affectingprojectschedules.

Interface Management

• Coordinate closelywith Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, Planning, and Project Controls teams.
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor technical queriesanddocumentreviewcycles.
• Participateinproject reviewmeetingsand client discussionsasrequired.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure procurement documentation complieswith ADNOC Offshore requirements.
• Support quality surveillance, inspection, and testing activities.
• Maintain procurement recordsand audit readiness.
• Ensure compliancewith HSE requirementsand ethical procurement practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor procurement engineers and buyers.
• Allocate responsibilitiesand monitorteamperformance.
• Promote continuous improvement and best procurement practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas EPC/PMC projects.
• At least 5 years in aLeadProcurement Engineer role.
• Proven experience on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledgeof offshore facilities, brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Experience in procurement of static equipment, rotating equipment, packages, E&I materials, and piping bulk items.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract administration.
• Familiarity with ADNOC procurement procedures and approved vendor requirements.
• Knowledge of internationalstandards including ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, ISO, and NACE.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERPsystems.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under project-driven schedules and deadlines.

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Supply Chain Management Certification.

ADNOC project experience is highly preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement schedule adherence.
• On-time delivery of critical equipment and materials.
• Cost savings and procurement efficiency.
• Supplier performance management.
• Compliance with ADNOC and project requirements.
• Reduction of procurement-related project risks.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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