Lead Procurement Engineer (with Logistics Experience)

1028 Kellogg Brown & Root International, Inc. (Delaware) - UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 1.000.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR is seeking a Lead Procurement Engineer with logistics experience to drive procurement strategies and logistics for large EPC and greenfield projects in the UAE. The role requires extensive leadership in expediting, supplier management, and compliance with project schedules and ICV requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Construction, QA/QC and Contracts, manage long-lead items, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, refining or petrochemical projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or senior leadership role on mega projects.
• Experience procuring long-lead and critical equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns, vessels) and bulk materials.
• Experience with heavy lift/OOG shipments, freight forwarding and UAE/GCC customs clearance.
• Previous ADNOC experience is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Logistics & Material Management planning and overseeing shipments (sea/air/land), Incoterms, ROS scheduling.
• Oversee customs clearance, port coordination and import permits in the UAE.
• Lead procurement, expediting and logistics for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Review MR packages, issue RFQs/ItB, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate inspection plans, FATs, QA/QC interfaces, and reporting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial or relevant engineering

Master's degree or supply chain qualification (advantage)

Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP (preferred)

Herramientas

SAP

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Hexagon Smart Materials

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel / Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Title: Lead Procurement Engineer (with Logistics Experience)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics & Material Management Plan and oversee logistics for equipment and bulk materials, including packing and marking, sea/air/land freight, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, Incoterms and route surveys.
• Manage customs clearance, import permits and port coordination in the UAE.
• Track ETA against Required-On-Site (ROS) dates and resolve delivery conflicts with Construction.
• Oversee material receiving, OS&D reporting, preservation, warehousing, laydown areas and spare parts handover.

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all procurement, expediting and logistics activities for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Develop and review procurement plans, strategies and long-lead item plans aligned with the project schedule.
• Monitor EPC Contractor procurement performance and ensure compliance with Company procedures, approved vendor lists, In-Country Value (ICV) requirements and contract terms.
• Identify procurement risks early and drive mitigation and recovery plans for critical-path items.

Sourcing, Bid Evaluation & Purchase Orders

• Review Material Requisitions (MRs), enquiry packages and bidder lists for completeness and compliance.
• Lead or review technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings and negotiations, and recommend awards.
• Review purchase orders, change orders and variations, and track PO placement against the procurement schedule.

Expediting & Manufacturing

• Follow-up Expedite vendor and sub-vendor orders, vendor document submissions and review cycles.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against key milestones, identify slippages and agree recovery actions with vendors.
• Coordinate Inspection & Test Plans, pre-inspection meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and release notes with QA/QC and inspection teams.

Reporting & Interfaces

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports, KPIs and dashboards.
• Maintain procurement status trackers and elevate critical items, delays and risks to management.
• Interface with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, Contracts, QA/QC and Finance teams.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and manage Procurement, Expediting and Logistics Engineers.
• Review and approve deliverables prepared by the team and provide coaching and competency development.
• Ensure quality, integrity, schedule compliance, and effective resource utilisation.

Technical Competencies

• Procurement & Supply Chain: Procurement planning, long-lead items, RFQ/ITB, technical and commercial bid evaluation, negotiation, PO administration, Incoterms 2020, vendor, and sub-vendor management, ICV.
• Expediting & Inspection: Vendor document management, manufacturing surveillance, inspection, and FAT coordination.
• Logistics: Freight forwarding, heavy-lift and OOG transport, customs and import regulations, port operations, warehousing, and preservation.
• Systems & Tools: SAP / SAP Ariba or Oracle, materials management systems (e.g. Hexagon Smart Materials), Primavera P6 (schedule interface), advanced Excel / Power BI.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, risk-based approach.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Master's Degree or a Supply Chain qualification is considered an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, LNG, Refining or Petrochemical projects. Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or equivalent leadership role on mega projects. Proven hands-on experience as a Procurement Engineer and as a Logistics Engineer in Owner, PMC or EPC environments. Strong track record in procuring long-lead and critical equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns and vessels, electrical and instrumentation packages) and bulk materials. Experience managing heavy lift/OOG shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance in the UAE/GCC. Previous experience with ADNOC or on ADNOC projects is highly desirable.

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.