Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer ( Offshore Topside Project)

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 550,863; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead / Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer for an Offshore Project. This role entails ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials, managing vendor activities, and coordinating with suppliers.

The ideal candidate must have 20+ years in the Oil & Gas industry, strong procurement expertise, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with ADNOC projects and offshore oil & gas expediting is essential.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• 5+ years of previous experience working in ADNOC projects.
• Experience in procurement and expediting within offshore oil & gas or EPC projects.
• Experience handling long-lead offshore equipment.
• Experience in vendor expediting and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders and contracts for offshore materials.
• Develop expediting plans aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing and documentation progress.
• Act as main contact between suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare and issue procurement status reports.

Skills

Procurement activities

Expediting

Vendor coordination

Logistics coordination

Inspection compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead / Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer (Offshore Topside Project)

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Lead / Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in Abu Dhabi in Office.

The Procurement Engineer – Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment required for offshore projects. The role focuses on expediting vendor activities, monitoring production schedules, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, and project teams to meet project milestones.

Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Expediting

• Review purchase orders, contracts, and technical specifications for offshore materials and equipment
• Develop and maintain expediting plans aligned with project schedules
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and documentation progress
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed delivery dates and milestones
• Identify potential delays and implement mitigation and recovery plans

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between suppliers, vendors, and internal teams
• Conduct regular progress meetings with vendors (virtual or onsite)
• Coordinate with vendors for FAT, inspections, and material release
• Expedite critical and long‑lead items essential for offshore installation

Inspection, Logistics & Documentation

• Coordinate with third‑party inspection agencies for offshore equipment
• Ensure timely completion and submission of vendor documents, MRBs, and certificates
• Liaise with logistics and freight forwarding teams for shipping, customs clearance, and offshore delivery
• Track packing, preservation, and marking requirements for offshore conditions

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and issue weekly/monthly expediting and procurement status reports
• Highlight risks related to delivery schedules, quality, or compliance
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Construction, and Offshore teams

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure materials and equipment meet offshore standards and project specifications (API, ASME, ISO, NORSOK, etc.)
• Verify compliance with HSE requirements for offshore projects
• Support audits, inspections, and vendor assessments as required

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Overall 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Strong expertise in all aspects of procurement activities within the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.
• Having minimum 5+ years of previous experience working in ADNOC Projects.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement and expediting, preferably in offshore oil & gas or EPC projects.
• Strong experience handling long‑lead offshore equipment (valves, piping, rotating equipment, packages, etc.)
• Prior experience in vendor expediting, inspections, and logistics coordination.
• Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/ EPC project (more than US$ 1 Billion).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is a MUST.

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