Job Title: Procurement Expeditor
Location: Gulf Region, Qatar
Overview
A major energy project in the Gulf region is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support full lifecycle purchasing activities. This is a key role within a large-scale offshore development, offering the opportunity to influence supply chain performance across complex engineering scopes.
You’ll be involved in everything from pre-award evaluations to ensuring critical materials are delivered on schedule. The environment is fast-paced, technical, and highly collaborative — ideal for someone who enjoys solving procurement challenges and working closely with engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
Responsibilities
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Manage procurement activities across pre- and post-award phases, including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase order placement, expediting, inspection, logistics, and material delivery tracking.
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Develop procurement strategies for project packages, including long-lead items, in line with corporate procedures, industry standards, and project specifications.
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders, EPC contractors and suppliers to maintain schedule compliance, resolve issues and ensure quality standards are met.
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Monitor engineering requisitions, track variations, and manage procurement progress reporting.
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Conduct vendor research, evaluation and audits; contribute to preferred vendor lists and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support site and vendor shop visits relating to inspections, audits, or issue resolution.
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Oversee spare parts management activities, including SPIR development and readiness for commissioning and early operational phases.
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Participate in commercial and technical meetings, contribute to policy improvements, and support project close-out activities including lessons learned.
Requirements
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HNC or degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
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At least 10 years’ procurement experience on major oil & gas projects.
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Strong background in offshore EPIC / EPC project execution in the region.
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Proven capability across bidding, awarding, buying, expediting and inspection.
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Experience developing procurement plans and strategies within large projects.
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Familiarity with enterprise procurement or maintenance systems (generic references only).
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Hands-on experience with SPIRs and spare parts readiness for commissioning and early operations.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to conduct supplier site visits when required.
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Applicants must already be eligible to work in the project location or meet local visa requirements; no sponsorship can be guaranteed.