Senior Procurement Lead: Oil & Gas Mega Projects

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead and optimize procurement activities for mega oil & gas projects in the UAE. You will develop plans, oversee subcontracting, and ensure timely, compliant execution across international teams.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in oil & gas procurement, ADNOC/offshore project exposure, and strong planning and leadership skills to deliver against ambitious project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
• At least 5 years in a similar procurement role on mega oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Extensive FEED/EPC project experience.
• ADNOC & offshore project experience required.
• Experience working on large, international, multicultural teams in petrochemical and oil & gas industries.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes across the lifecycle.
• Independent in executing procurement tasks and guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal procurement plans and procedures.
• Review and approve contractor procurement plans and procedures.
• Monitor contractor procurement and subcontracting activities for timeliness and quality.
• Review contractor procurement organization charts and resource adequacy.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and project schedules.
• Maintain updated procurement reports (BISR/PSR/Inspection & Expediting) and related letters.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project control teams to meet project goals.
• Provide status updates and risk mitigations for procurement activities.
• Collaborate with contractor procurement teams to ensure effective communication with the company.
• Oversee the overall procurement department and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Procurement management

FEED EPC projects

ADNOC offshore

Mega projects

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent execution

Contract & subcontracts

Procurement planning

Intercultural teams

Education

Bachelor Engineering Degree

Job description

Worley is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead and optimize procurement activities for mega oil & gas projects in the UAE. You will develop plans, oversee subcontracting, and ensure timely, compliant execution across international teams.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in oil & gas procurement, ADNOC/offshore project exposure, and strong planning and leadership skills to deliver against ambitious project schedules.