Job Title

Procurement Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation

Location

Qatar

Employment Type

Permanent

Role Overview

The Procurement Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation will manage the procurement and material control process for electrical and instrumentation packages. This role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and equipment, liaising with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to meet project requirements and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive material requirement lists at the start of projects
• Provide procurement cycle information to planning teams to support development of Materials Schedules
• Identify and recommend qualified suppliers to ensure competent sources of supply
• Prepare material purchase requisitions under supervision
• Obtain quotations from local and international suppliers and negotiate prices where appropriate
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier bids to ensure specifications are met
• Prepare purchase orders and associated documentation to acquire materials in accordance with project requirements
• Expedite purchase order progress to ensure materials and vendor documents are delivered to site on or before contractual delivery dates
• Arrange or carry out technical and quality inspections of supplied materials
• Liaise with supervisors, internal departments, clients, suppliers, and shippers to ensure efficient receipt of materials
• Process claims for shortages or compensation for non-conforming materials
• Control on-site stores, ensuring only authorised personnel can access supplies

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (mandatory)
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a procurement role within oil and gas, petrochemical, or related industries
• Exposure to engineering specifications with the ability to prepare technical specifications
• Basic accounting and commercial knowledge
• Familiarity with financial and banking terms and procedures
• Knowledge of international commercial terms (INCOTERMS)
• Computer literate

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Cost-conscious with a focus on profit orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team