Senior Procurement Engineer

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer in Doha to manage materials, equipment, and services for oil & gas projects. The role emphasizes cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, supplier performance, and strict policy compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive Oil & Gas procurement knowledge, including engineered equipment, LLIs, and end-to-end processes, with SAP/ERP experience. A strong emphasis is placed on cross-functional collaboration and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle experience, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, PO administration, expediting.
• Experience procuring long lead items (LLIs) and engineered equipment for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience handling multimillion-dollar procurement packages within EPC/EPIC projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, supplier management, logistics coordination, and supply chain processes.
• Professional procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement process from requisitions to PO placement and final delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and procure materials and services per project specifications.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Procure LLIs and major engineered equipment for Oil & Gas projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules.
• Build relationships with suppliers and OEMs to meet quality and cost goals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Logistics, and Finance to support procurement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Utilize SAP and ERP systems for procurement activities and reporting.
• Ensure HSE compliance and company standards.

Skills

Oil & Gas procurement

End-to-end procurement

Vendor management

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Procurement planning

8+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to support the company's projects and operations. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Oil & Gas procurement, with strong technical knowledge of engineered equipment, long lead items (LLIs), and end-to-end procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement process from receipt of requisitions through purchase order placement, supplier follow-up, post-order expediting, and final delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and procure materials, engineered equipment, and services in accordance with project specifications and business requirements.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Procure long lead items (LLIs) and major engineered equipment for Oil & Gas projects, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, inspections, documentation, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time project execution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Logistics, Warehouse, and Finance teams to support procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvement, and procurement process optimization.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations.
• Utilize SAP and other ERP/procurement systems to manage procurement activities and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 08 years of procurement experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, purchase order administration, and post-order expediting.
• Experience procuring long lead items (LLIs) and engineered equipment for major Oil & Gas projects, including equipment such as gas turbines, pumps, power transformers, fire & gas systems, steel pipes, valves, control systems, SCADA systems, and other rotating, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Experience handling multimillion-dollar procurement packages within EPC, EPIC, or Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, supplier management, logistics coordination, and supply chain processes.
• Professional procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage.