Job Title: Procurement Coordinator
Location: Qatar
Employment Type: Contract
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Coordinator to support the successful execution of a large-scale onshore oil and gas development project. This role involves comprehensive procurement management across all phases of project delivery, from strategy development to vendor management, with a strong focus on performance, quality, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee procurement activities throughout project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and standards.
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Develop procurement strategies for Long Lead Items (LLIs) and define the scope of work for contractor procurement in line with project and corporate procedures.
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Monitor and manage changes during engineering, tendering, and procurement phases.
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Track engineering requisitions and stay updated on procurement and delivery schedules.
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Interface with contractor’s buyers, expeditors, and inspectors during the procurement lifecycle.
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Conduct vendor market research, develop evaluation criteria, and participate in audits to ensure vendor compliance.
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Update the company’s preferred vendor list based on project insights and lessons learned.
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Attend technical and commercial meetings to support project procurement needs.
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Assess vendor performance and coordinate resolutions for procurement-related issues.
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Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and strategies.
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Manage spare parts data (SPIR) and related SAP processes in collaboration with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams.
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Support project closeout and identify opportunities for cost/time efficiencies and process simplification.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
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Minimum 12 years of relevant procurement experience in oil and gas, with a focus on major onshore projects (experience in both onshore and offshore is an advantage).
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At least 5 years of direct involvement in onshore project procurement activities.
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Proven experience with EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning) lump sum contract execution.
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Proficiency across all procurement disciplines including tendering, buying, expediting, and inspection.
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Strong understanding of procurement strategies aligned with international codes, project specs, and best practices.
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Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Willingness to travel for vendor site visits, audits, or inspections as needed.