Procurement Section Head

• Develop and execute procurement strategies and plans for assigned EPC and engineering projects.

• Review project BOQs, material requisitions, technical specifications, drawings, and procurement schedules.

• Coordinate with Engineering and Project teams to understand technical and commercial procurement requirements.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified local and international suppliers and subcontractors.

• Issue RFQs, collect and analyze commercial quotations, and conduct supplier negotiations.

• Prepare and review commercial bid comparisons and procurement recommendations.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.

• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with approved project budgets and procurement schedules.

• Monitor purchase orders from placement through manufacturing, inspection, delivery, and final receipt.

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure materials and equipment are delivered according to project requirements.

• Coordinate with Logistics and Customs teams regarding international shipments and import requirements.

• Manage long-lead items and identify potential procurement risks that may affect project schedules.

• Evaluate supplier performance regarding cost, quality, delivery, and contractual compliance.

• Maintain an approved supplier database and continuously develop alternative sources.

• Resolve procurement-related issues, including delays, quality concerns, commercial disputes, and specification deviations.

• Coordinate with Finance regarding payment terms, supplier advances, invoices, and outstanding payments.

• Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

• Support project cost control by monitoring procurement commitments, savings, and budget variances.

• Lead and supervise the procurement team and distribute procurement activities according to project priorities.

• Establish procurement KPIs and monitor team and supplier performance.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project requirements, and applicable contractual conditions.

• Provide regular procurement status reports and escalation of critical procurement risks to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

• 8–13 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within EPC, engineering, construction, oil & gas, industrial, or MEP projects.

• Proven experience in project-based procurement and procurement of engineering materials, equipment, and services.

• Previous experience in an EPC environment is mandatory.

• Strong understanding of engineering project procurement cycles from requisition through delivery.

• Experience dealing with technical specifications, BOQs, drawings, MR/PR, RFQs, technical/commercial evaluations, and purchase orders.

• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and commercial evaluation skills.

• Experience with both local and international suppliers is preferred.

• Good understanding of logistics, importation, customs, and international procurement processes.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple project procurement activities simultaneously and work under tight project deadlines.

• Good command of written and spoken English.