Junior Procurement Engineer

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Singapore seeks a Junior Procurement Engineer to support procurement for offshore oil and gas projects. The role involves vendor coordination, bid evaluation, PO management, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of procurement experience, and proficiency in Mandarin for effective communication with headquarters in China. Willingness to travel overseas for extended periods is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas sector is required.
• Prior experience working for China EPC/Yards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities for offshore oil and gas projects.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate commercial bids, and support negotiation strategies.
• Maintain procurement status reports and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Bid evaluation

Purchase Order management

Procurement audits

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Junior Procurement Engineer will support procurement activities for offshore oil and gas projects, ensuring timely sourcing, expediting, and delivery of materials and equipment in compliance with project requirements. This role involves vendor coordination, bid evaluation, PO management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Procurement Execution

• Prepare RFQs, issue inquiries, and coordinate technical clarifications with discipline engineers
• Evaluate commercial bids, prepare CBEs, and support negotiation strategies
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor execution through delivery

Vendor Coordination & Expediting

• Follow up on vendor documentation (drawings, ITPs) and ensure timely approvals
• Expedite fabrication progress and delivery schedules in line with project milestones
• Organize and participate in vendor meetings (Kick-Off, ITP, FAT)

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain procurement status reports and update progress against project schedules
• Support procurement audits and ensure compliance with company procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with EPC contractors and fabrication yards to resolve technical and compliance issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement
• Oil & Gas sector experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working for Oil & Gas EPC’s
• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin to effectively communicate with headquarters in China, liaise with vendors based in China, and translate procurement documentation in mandarin
• Prior experience working with China EPC/Yards preferred
• Must be willing to travel overseas for extended periods