Specialist Procurement Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Procurement Specialist to develop integrated procurement plans and manage execution across PTS projects. You will oversee contractor procurement and subcontracting activities, ensuring timely, quality deliverables and adherence to the AGREEMENT.

The role requires extensive FEED/EPC exposure, ADNOC offshore project experience, and strong English communication. You will lead a multinational team, drive risk mitigation, and integrate with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of oil and gas or petrochemical procurement experience.
• Experience with mega projects and ADNOC offshore projects is preferred.
• Independent in executing procurement tasks with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal procurement related plans and procedures.
• Review and approve contractor procurement & subcontracting plans and procedures.
• Review contractor procurement organization chart and resources.
• Monitor contractor compliance with the agreement and project timelines.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Project Control and other parties.
• Maintain status reports on procurement and subcontracting.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

English proficiency

Team leadership

Oil & Gas procurement

FEED/EPC experience

Multinational project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

15+ years experience in Oil & Gas

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

SCOPE

Procurement Specialist will help developing integrated Procurement related plans and procedures supporting organizational strategies. The role will require managing and control Procurement Process and Execution within PTS projects, providing support and expertise to help achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Procurement Specialist will be managing procurement team and monitor and control CONTRACTOR’s Procurement and Subcontracting activities, to ensure that these are performed in a timely and quality manners, in accordance with the AGREEMENT and approved procedural requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & Responisbilities

• Roles and responsibilities of Procurement Specialist will cover (but not be limited to) the following:
• Prepare internal Procurement related plans and procedures (if required)
• Ensure that CONTRACTOR timely develops and submits its Project related Procurement & Subcontracting Plans and Procedures in accordance with the requirements of the AGREEMENT. This would include (but may not be limited to) Procurement Plan, Purchasing Procedure, Expediting & Inspection Procedure, Shipping & Packing Procedure, Traffic & Shipping Procedure, Spare Parts Procedure and Site Material Management Procedure.
• Review and approve CONTRACTOR’s Procurement & Subcontracting related Plans and Procedures
• Review CONTRACTOR’s Procurement Organisation Chart and ensure that adequate and sufficient resources have been assigned by CONTRACTOR to guarantee proper functioning of its Procurement Department (this includes Purchasing, Expediting, Inspection, Shipping and Spare Parts teams).
• Monitor and ensure that CONTRACTOR complies with its obligations under the AGREEMENT with regards to Procurement and Subcontracting.
• Monitor and ensure that CONTRACTOR performs its Procurement and Subcontracting activities in line with requirements set in the AGREEMENT and within timelines set by the Project’s schedule (including but not limited to issuance of plans, procedures, enquiries, Technical Bid Evaluations, Award Recommendations, placing Purchase Orders and Subcontracts, performing expediting, inspection and shipping activities, submitting duty exemption requests, progress reports, etc).
• Monitor and ensure that CONTRACTOR maintains and submits its most updated Procurement Reports, such as Bid Inquiry Status Report (BISR), Procurement Service Register (PSR), Inspection & Expediting Report, Shipping Status Report and Spare Parts Status Report.
• Timely review and process CONTRACTOR’s Technical Bid Evaluations, Award Recommendations, Vendors’ Prequalification Requests, Duty Exemption Requests, Letters of Assistance and any other Procurement and Subcontracting related letters.
• Prepare and process COMPANY’s position papers, analysis, approvals, records and control documents on Procurement and Subcontracting related matters.
• Actively cooperate with other team members from Engineering, Construction, Project Control, Project Management and other parties to secure common Project and organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain own status reports on Procurement and Subcontracting.
• Provide advice and recommend solutions / improvements on any Procurement / Subcontracts related matters to the best interest of COMPANY.
• Contribute in achieving project’s schedule goals by ensuring that all CONTRACTOR’s related documents are reviewed and approved (wherever applicable) in a timely manner.
• Monitor and control CONTRACTOR’s post order placement activities (expediting and shipping).
• Keep Management aware of any risks associated with Procurement and provide mitigations and execution plan to avoid/minimize such risks.
• Provide regular update on Procurement status
• Work on daily basis with CONTRACTOR’s Procurement team to ensure proper communication with COMPANY on any Procurement related matters.
• Overall overview of procurement department.

Minimum Qualification

• 4 years Bachelor Engineering Degree.
• Very good command of English language – spoken & written.
• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills.
• A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, Petrochemical.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Extensive experience with FEED/ EPC Project.
• ADNOC & Offshore Project experience required.
• Experienced in working on large and mega projects with international and multicultural teams. Experience gained in Petrochemical and Oil & Gas Industries will be welcomed.
• Very good knowledge of all Procurement related aspects.
• Independent in executing all Procurement given tasks and responsibilities.
• Able to quickly process any Procurement related tasks assigned.
• Able to guide, lead and advice on any Procurement related matter.
• Task driven person, able to successfully interact with all team members of Client, PMC, Contractor and EPC.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work as an effective team player.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.