Procurement Expeditor (Mechanical)

Kintec Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore energy firm is seeking a Procurement Expeditor – Mechanical to manage procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of critical materials. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 12 years of procurement experience on offshore Oil & Gas projects. Responsibilities include leading procurement for EPIC projects, developing strategies, and overseeing vendor evaluation. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills. This position is based in Singapore with a residential schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ procurement experience on major offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes: bid/award, buying, expediting.
• Experience in developing procurement strategies and contractor procurement plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for offshore EPIC projects.
• Develop procurement strategies for long‑lead items.
• Monitor engineering requisitions and coordinate procurement progress.
• Conduct vendor research, evaluation, and selection.
• Attend technical and commercial meetings for procurement support.
• Oversee spare parts management and delivery coordination.
• Support process improvements and project close‑out activities.

Skills

Procurement processes

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Expeditor – Mechanical

Contract: Secondment until 31 March 2029
Location: Singapore (office-based)
Work Schedule: Residential, 5 days on / 2 days off, 8-hour workday

Overview

A leading offshore energy project is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Expeditor – Mechanical to manage end-to-end procurement activities. This role provides a hands‑on opportunity to oversee complex procurement operations, ensure timely delivery of critical materials, and support project execution across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for offshore EPIC projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements.

• Develop procurement strategies and plans for long‑lead items and contractor procurement scopes.

• Monitor engineering requisitions, track procurement progress, and coordinate with contractors’ buyers, expeditors, and inspectors.

• Conduct vendor research, evaluation, audits, and selection for compliance with project requirements.

• Maintain and update preferred vendor lists, incorporating lessons learned.

• Attend technical and commercial meetings, providing procurement support and resolving issues in a timely manner.

• Oversee spare parts management, coordinating identification, tracking, and delivery with procurement, operations, end users, and warehouse teams.

• Support process improvements, policy updates, and project close‑out activities, identifying opportunities for cost and time optimisation.

• Perform vendor shop and site visits as required for inspections, audits, or issue resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognised university.

• Minimum 12 years’ procurement experience on major offshore Oil & Gas projects, preferably with EPIC project execution.

• Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes: bid/award, buying, expediting, inspection.

• Experience in developing procurement strategies and contractor procurement plans.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead procurement teams effectively.