Senior Engineer Procurement / Expeditor

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineer in Procurement to manage procurement activities within a Project Management Consultancy framework in Abu Dhabi. This role requires over 15 years of experience in procurement and expediting, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong skills in vendor management and project compliance. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication and analytical abilities while supporting vendor coordination and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in procurement and expediting within EPC or PMC projects required.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore project experience mandatory.
• Strong background in oil & gas or large infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategies and bid packages for EPC contractors.
• Evaluate vendor bids and provide recommendations to the client.
• Track vendor manufacturing progress and shipment status.

Skills

Procurement cycles knowledge

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Procurement tracking tools

Job description

Sr. Engineer Procurement/Expeditor - Office Based

The Senior Engineer – PMC Procurement / Expeditor is responsible for managing and coordinating procurement and expediting activities on behalf of the Client within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment in compliance with project specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement cycles, vendor management, and expediting processes.
• Familiarity with international standards (API, ASME, IEC, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently in an office-based PMC role with multiple interfaces.

Job Description

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and expediting within EPC or PMC projects.
• Minimum 5 years offshore Project Experience is Mandatory
• Proven experience working in PMC / Client representative roles.
• Strong background in oil & gas, energy, or large infrastructure projects preferred.

Main Responsibilities

Procurement Support (PMC Role)

• Review and provide technical and commercial input to procurement strategies, bid packages, and purchase requisitions prepared by EPC contractors.
• Evaluate vendor bids, technical queries, and deviations; provide recommendations to the Client.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations (TBE) and commercial bid evaluations (CBE) as required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project specifications, standards, and approved vendor lists.
• Develop and monitor expediting plans and material delivery schedules in line with the project master schedule.
• Track vendor manufacturing progress, documentation submission, inspection milestones, and shipment status.
• Identify potential delays or risks and proactively coordinate mitigation actions with vendors, EPC contractors, and the Client.
• Review expediting and progress reports submitted by EPC contractors and vendors.
• Act as the primary PMC focal point for procurement and expediting matters.
• Coordinate with vendors, EPC contractors, inspection agencies, and logistics teams.
• Attend vendor progress meetings (virtual or office-based) and review action items.