Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer ( Offshore Topside Project)

KBR, Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 937,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer for an offshore topside project. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role focuses on expediting vendor activities, coordinating inspections, and ensuring timely delivery of offshore materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in oil & gas, with 5+ years in ADNOC projects, and a mechanical engineering degree. Advanced project coordination, and strong communication with stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Oil & Gas industry
• Experience in offshore procurement and expediting
• Experience with long-lead offshore equipment and EPC projects

Responsibilities

• Review POs, contracts and specs for offshore materials and equipment.
• Develop and maintain expediting plans aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and documentation progress.
• Coordinate with vendors for FAT, inspections and material release.
• Prepare weekly/monthly expediting and procurement status reports.
• Ensure offshore materials meet standards (API, ASME, ISO, NORSOK) and HSE requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Expediting

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer ( Offshore Topside Project) JOB TITLE: Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer ( Offshore Topside Project) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in Abu Dhabi in Office. The Procurement Engineer – Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment required for offshore projects. The role focuses on expediting vendor activities, monitoring production schedules, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, and project teams to meet project milestones. Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Expediting

• Review purchase orders, contracts, and technical specifications for offshore materials and equipment
• Develop and maintain expediting plans aligned with project schedules
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and documentation progress
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed delivery dates and milestones
• Identify potential delays and implement mitigation and recovery plans

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between suppliers, vendors, and internal teams
• Conduct regular progress meetings with vendors (virtual or onsite)
• Coordinate with vendors for FAT, inspections, and material release
• Expedite critical and long‑lead items essential for offshore installation

Inspection, Logistics & Documentation

• Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies for offshore equipment
• Ensure timely completion and submission of vendor documents, MRBs, and certificates
• Liaise with logistics and freight forwarding teams for shipping, customs clearance, and offshore delivery
• Track packing, preservation, and marking requirements for offshore conditions

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and issue weekly/monthly expediting and procurement status reports
• Highlight risks related to delivery schedules, quality, or compliance
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Construction, and Offshore teams

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure materials and equipment meet offshore standards and project specifications (API, ASME, ISO, NORSOK, etc.)
• Verify compliance with HSE requirements for offshore projects
• Support audits, inspections, and vendor assessments as required

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Overall 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Strong expertise in all aspects of procurement activities within the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.
• Having minimum 5+ years of previous experience working in ADNOC Projects.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement and expediting, preferably in offshore oil & gas or EPC projects.
• Strong experience handling long‑lead offshore equipment (valves, piping, rotating equipment, packages, etc.)
• Prior experience in vendor expediting, inspections, and logistics coordination
• Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/ EPC project ( more than US$ 1 Billion).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is a MUST.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.