Procurement Engineer

Serikandi Oilfield Services; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Serikandi Oilfield Services is seeking a procurement professional in India (SECI Office) to manage supplier qualification, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, and contract finalization. The role requires a degree in engineering or quantity surveying and 5+ years of relevant experience.

You will negotiate costs, advise on procurement strategy, and oversee value engineering and cost planning for projects. Responsibilities include evaluating designs for resource needs, and ensuring accurate material reconciliation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• At least 5 years of relevant quantity surveying experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify reliable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Evaluate designs to calculate material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Cost negotiation with suppliers and contractors to secure best prices.
• Assist in finalizing contractual documents, including payment terms and work orders.
• Advise on procurement strategy based on project needs.
• Value engineering to propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Forecast costs and monitor procurement with market trends.
• Assess and certify progress payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations in scope of work.
• Reconcile materials received with usage to control wastage.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

5 years and above of relevant experience in quantity surveying

Job description

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Location: India (SECI Office)

Qualification and Experience (Requirements)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• 5 years and above of relevant experience in quantity surveying.

Job Function, Task and Responsibility (Scope)

• Identify and qualify reliable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Information (RFIs), Quotations (RFQs), and Proposals (RFPs).
• Evaluate project designs and specifications to calculate material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Cost Negotiation: Using technical expertise to negotiate contract prices, material rates, and terms with suppliers and contractors to secure the best deal with Vendor.
• Finalizing Contracts: Assisting the teams in finalizing contractual documents, including payment terms and work orders.
• Procurement Strategy Development: Advising on the best procurement route (e.g., traditional, design and build, management contracting) based on project needs.
• Value Engineering: Analyzing proposed materials and methods to suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
• Cost Planning & Market Intelligence: Using market knowledge to forecast costs and align procurement activities with market fluctuations.
• Valuation of Work: Assessing the progress of work on site to certify payments for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Variations Management: Evaluating and negotiating costs for changes or variations in the scope of work during the project.
• Material Reconciliation: Reconciling materials received with materials used on site to manage wastage and confirm procurement accuracy.

HR Responsibilities

• Attend all company training courses as required.
• Adheres to all HR and company policies and procedures.
• Continually strive to improve self; knowledge and skills.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Quality / HSE Requirement

• Foster a climate and culture where Quality / HSE issues are addressed effectively and speedily, as part of everyones normal function.
• Achieve and comply with the Quality / HSE Plan.
• Ensure compliance of Company policies / procedures.
• Responsible for all the safety of personnel.
• Maintenance and care of all quality equipment.

Authorities

This role does possess approval authority as delegated by the Corporate Finance Manager