Procurement Engineer

Client of Eram Talent; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Eram Talent is seeking a Procurement Engineer to manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for EPC projects, including sourcing materials, long-lead items, and subcontracted services. You will collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with 15+ years in procurement for EPC contractors and 5+ years in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Infrastructure, or Industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience with reputed EPC contractors.
• At least 5 years of EPC project experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in procuring long-lead items, critical equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
• Strong knowledge of EPC procurement processes, contract administration, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in international and local sourcing, vendor development, supplier evaluation, and procurement planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent procurement software, along with Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for project materials, equipment, long-lead items, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations with engineering and project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and contractual conditions to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, and contract documentation for management approval.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, QA/QC, logistics, construction, and project management teams to ensure timely procurement and material delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve procurement issues that could impact project schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors while identifying new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Track procurement progress, maintain procurement schedules, and provide regular status reports to project management.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, client specifications, contractual obligations, and applicable HSE and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor databases, and documentation while supporting project cost control and procurement risk management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the complete procurement lifecycle for EPC projects including sourcing materials equipment long-lead items and subcontracted services The role ensures cost-effective purchasing timely delivery compliance with technical specifications and adherence to project schedules while supporting successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for project materials equipment long-lead items and subcontracted services in accordance with project requirements
• Prepare RFQs evaluate supplier quotations and conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations with engineering and project teams
• Negotiate pricing delivery schedules payment terms warranties and contractual conditions to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Prepare purchase orders procurement recommendations and contract documentation for management approval
• Coordinate with engineering planning QA QC logistics construction and project management teams to ensure timely procurement and material delivery
• Monitor supplier performance expedite critical deliveries and resolve procurement issues that could impact project schedules
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors while identifying new suppliers to improve quality cost and delivery performance
• Track procurement progress maintain procurement schedules and provide regular status reports to project management
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures client specifications contractual obligations and applicable HSE and quality standards
• Maintain accurate procurement records vendor databases and documentation while supporting project cost control and procurement risk management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum 15 years of procurement experience with reputed EPC contractors.

At least 5 years of experience in EPC projects within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.

Proven experience in procuring long-lead items, critical equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services for major EPC projects.

Strong knowledge of EPC procurement processes, contract administration, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiations.

Experience in international and local sourcing, vendor development, supplier evaluation, and procurement planning.

Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent procurement software, along with Microsoft Office applications.

Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPM, or equivalent are preferred.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under project deadlines.