Procurement Engineer (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a seasoned Procurement Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of material and service procurement for EPC projects in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate with engineering, planning, QA/QC, and logistics to ensure timely deliveries, cost efficiency, and compliance with technical specifications and project schedules.

The role requires extensive experience in EPC procurement, especially in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, and proficiency

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for project materials, equipment, long-lead items, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, and coordinate with engineering and project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and contractual conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, and contract documentation for management approval.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, QA/QC, logistics, construction, and project management teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve procurement issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and identify new suppliers.
• Track procurement progress, maintain schedules, and provide status reports to project management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, client specs, contractual obligations, and HSE/quality standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor databases.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Analytical skills

ERP systems expertise

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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

• 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.