Lead Procurement Engineer (with Logistics Experience)

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KBR is looking for a Lead Procurement Engineer (with primary experience in Logistics) for a PMC project with NGL/ Gas Processing experience to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Material Management

• Plan and oversee logistics for equipment and bulk materials, including packing and marking, sea/air/land freight, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, Incoterms and route surveys.
• Manage customs clearance, import permits and port coordination in the UAE.
• Track ETA against Required-On-Site (ROS) dates and resolve delivery conflicts with Construction.
• Oversee material receiving, OS&D reporting, preservation, warehousing, laydown areas and spare parts handover.

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all procurement, expediting and logistics activities for major EPC and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Develop and review procurement plans, strategies and long-lead item plans aligned with the project schedule.
• Monitor EPC Contractor procurement performance and ensure compliance with Company procedures, approved vendor lists, In-Country Value (ICV) requirements and contract terms.
• Identify procurement risks early and drive mitigation and recovery plans for critical-path items.

Sourcing, Bid Evaluation & Purchase Orders

• Review Material Requisitions (MRs), enquiry packages and bidder lists for completeness and compliance.
• Lead or review technical and commercial bid evaluations, clarification meetings and negotiations, and recommend awards.
• Review purchase orders, change orders and variations, and track PO placement against the procurement schedule.

Expediting & Manufacturing Follow-up

• Expedite vendor and sub-vendor orders, vendor document submissions and review cycles.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against key milestones, identify slippages and agree recovery actions with vendors.
• Coordinate Inspection & Test Plans, pre-inspection meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and release notes with QA/QC and inspection teams.

Logistics & Material Management

• Plan and oversee logistics for equipment and bulk materials, including packing and marking, sea/air/land freight, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, Incoterms and route surveys.
• Manage customs clearance, import permits and port coordination in the UAE.
• Track ETA against Required-On-Site (ROS) dates and resolve delivery conflicts with Construction.
• Oversee material receiving, OS&D reporting, preservation, warehousing, laydown areas and spare parts handover.

Reporting & Interfaces

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports, KPIs and dashboards.
• Maintain procurement status trackers and escalate critical items, delays and risks to management.
• Interface with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, Contracts, QA/QC and Finance teams.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and manage Procurement, Expediting and Logistics Engineers.
• Review and approve deliverables prepared by the team and provide coaching and competency development.
• Ensure quality, integrity, schedule compliance, and effective resource utilisation.

Technical Competencies

• Procurement & Supply Chain: Procurement planning, long-lead items, RFQ/ITB, technical and commercial bid evaluation, negotiation, PO administration, Incoterms 2020, vendor, and sub-vendor management, ICV
• Expediting & Inspection: Vendor document management, manufacturing surveillance, inspection, and FAT coordination
• Logistics: Freight forwarding, heavy-lift and OOG transport, customs and import regulations, port operations, warehousing, and preservation
• Systems & Tools: SAP / SAP Ariba or Oracle, materials management systems (e.g. Hexagon Smart Materials), Primavera P6 (schedule interface), advanced Excel / Power BI

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, risk-based approach.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or a relevant Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Master's Degree or a Supply Chain qualification is considered an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or PMP is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Gas Processing, LNG, Refining or Petrochemical projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or equivalent leadership role on mega projects.
• Proven hands-on experience as a Procurement Engineer and as a Logistics Engineer in Owner, PMC or EPC environments.
• Strong track record in procuring long-lead and critical equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns and vessels, electrical and instrumentation packages) and bulk materials.
• Experience managing heavy lift/OOG shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance in the UAE/GCC.
• Previous experience with ADNOC or on ADNOC projects is highly desirable.

Interested and suitable candidates who are matching the above criteria please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.