Principal Procurement Specialist

KBR, Inc; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is looking for a Principal Procurement Specialist in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role involves coordinating with vendors and ensuring compliance in procurement processes to meet project deliverables. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and extensive experience in procurement within the region.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in procurement and expediting within oil/gas/petrochemical industry.
• 5+ years' experience in the Gulf region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors, clients, and engineers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders.
• Manage procurement documentation and report progress.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Procurement Workflows

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Title:

Principal Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

A Procurement principal in an oil/gas/petrochemical industry project responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal and external coordination: Work closely with vendors, client, and engineers to ensure timely delivery of documents/ materials and equipment.
• Order Expediting: Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure they are delivered on time.
• Documentation Management: Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular updates on the status of material requisitions and deliveries.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues that may cause delays in the procurement process.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation) or a related field.
• Experience: 10-15 years of experience in procurement and expediting within the oil/gas/petrochemical industry, with at least 5 years in the Gulf region
• Skills: Strong understanding of procurement workflows, excellent communication and negotiation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.