PMC Sr. Procurement Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking a seasoned PMC Sr. Procurement Engineer to lead all procurement activities for ADNOC projects.

You will ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, manage strategic sourcing, and coordinate with ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. The role requires extensive experience in procurement management within the oil and gas sector, strong contract negotiation, and familiarity with ICV and SAP/ARIBA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years’ experience in oil & gas with 10+ years in Procurement Management.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP, ARIBA preferred).
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements.
• Risk assessment and supply chain management.
• Commercial and contractual awareness (FIDIC knowledge preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with ADNOC guidelines.
• Prepare Procurement Plans, Vendor Lists, and long-lead item strategies.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation plans.
• Support early engagement for critical and long-lead equipment.
• Manage prequalification of vendors in line with ADNOC AVL.
• Oversee preparation of ITTs, RFQs, and bid evaluation reports.
• Lead technical and commercial bid clarifications.
• Participate in contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Procurement Policies and ICV requirements.
• Monitor EPC contractor procurement performance.
• Ensure adherence to approved vendor lists and project specifications.
• Manage supplier performance, expediting, and delivery schedules.
• Resolve procurement-related disputes and claims.
• Track cost savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
• Review and validate variation orders related to procurement.
• Ensure ADNOC HSE, QA/QC, and ethical procurement standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Risk management

Supply chain

Contractual awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Sr. Procurement Engineer with a proven track record in managing and overseeing procurement activities for engineering, equipment, materials, and services to ensure project requirements are met in terms of quality, cost, and schedule. The role involves coordinating with engineering, project management, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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

Job Objective

To lead all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. The role ensures strategic sourcing, contractor/vendor selection, and effective coordination between ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with ADNOC guidelines
• Prepare Procurement Plans, Vendor Lists, and long-lead item strategies
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation plans
• Support early engagement for critical and long-lead equipment
• Manage prequalification of vendors in line with ADNOC approved vendor lists (AVL)
• Oversee preparation of ITTs (Invitation to Tender), RFQs, and bid evaluation reports
• Lead technical and commercial bid clarifications
• Participate in contract negotiations and award recommendations
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Group Procurement Policies and ICV (In-Country Value) requirements
• Monitor EPC contractor procurement performance
• Ensure adherence to approved vendor lists and project specifications
• Manage supplier performance, expediting, and delivery schedules
• Resolve procurement-related disputes and claims
• Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets
• Track cost savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities
• Review and validate variation orders related to procurement
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE, QA/QC, and ethical procurement standards
• Ensure transparency and audit readiness
• Implement anti-corruption and procurement governance policies
• Provide procurement status reports to ADNOC and project management
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, and Finance teams
• Participate in progress meetings with ADNOC stakeholders

Skills And Qualifications

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, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with a minimum of 10 (ten) years in Procurement Management
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP, ARIBA preferred)
• Strong contract negotiation skills
• Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements
• Risk assessment and supply chain management
• Commercial and contractual awareness (FIDIC knowledge preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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.