JOB TITLE Specialist Procurement Engineer Offshore Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Procurement – Engineer for an Offshore Project.

The role leads procurement activities, engages suppliers, and coordinates with engineering, construction, logistics and project management to ensure timely delivery in line with specifications, budget, and schedule. The position will relocate to the Spain Office and return to Abu Dhabi upon completion of administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major equipment packages and bulk materials for offshore facilities.
• Prepare RFQs, ITBs, and commercial bid evaluations; develop technical bid packages with engineering.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, pricing, and delivery schedules; manage procurement risks.
• Expedite supplier deliveries; coordinate with logistics and expediting teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interface with project management, QA/QC, construction, and vendors; provide procurement reporting.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or related discipline)

Tools

CIPS

CPSM

Job description

Specialist Procurement – Engineer ( Offshore Project)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

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.