Procurement Lead

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft, a global engineering staffing provider, is seeking a Procurement Lead for a major LNG project in Qatar. You will lead project procurement, materials management, and ensure timely delivery in line with schedules and contractual requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in oil&gas procurement, EPC environments, and strong ERP and data analytics skills. Rotation and long-term engagement offer stability in a high-impact project across Qatar.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in a business-related function.
• 4+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and major project execution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, risk management, change management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems with dashboards and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project procurement and materials management activities.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and critical materials.
• Review contractor procurement plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Monitor purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and delivery activities.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Oversee vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and purchase order activities.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery performance.
• Manage procurement reporting, risks, and supply chain issues.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Risk management

Supply chain

Vendor management

Tools

SAP

Dashboards

Data analytics

Job description

Hiring: Procurement Lead | Major LNG Project | Qatar

Location: Doha, Qatar

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract

Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week

Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF

Client: Major LNG Project, Qatar

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join a major LNG project in Qatar. The successful candidate will lead project procurement and materials management activities, ensuring the timely delivery of equipment and materials in accordance with project schedules, contractual requirements, and execution priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project procurement and materials management activities.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and critical materials.
• Review contractor procurement plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Monitor purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and delivery activities.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Oversee vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and purchase order activities.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery performance.
• Manage procurement reporting, risks, and supply chain issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in a business-related function.
• At least 4 years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Experience with EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and major project execution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, risk management, change management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, dashboards, and data analytics tools.
• Previous experience on large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, or Energy projects is highly desirable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.