Position Title: Senior Procurement & Expediting Engineer
Location: Doha
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Reporting Line: Reports to Supply Chain Manager
Project Scope: EPC - Oil & Gas Projects
Role Summary
This role is responsible for executing the procurement and expediting functions within large-scale engineering and construction projects in the energy sector. The Senior Procurement & Expediting Engineer ensures timely sourcing, contract execution, and supplier performance tracking to maintain critical timelines, quality standards, and cost objectives throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Award Responsibilities
- Execute sourcing strategies to meet project timelines, quality, and budget goals.
- Collaborate with project teams and engineering leads to capture procurement needs and specifications.
- Conduct supplier market research, prequalification, and evaluations.
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery commitments.
- Manage purchase order issuance and ensure the full procure-to-pay process is aligned with project controls.
- Identify and report supplier risks or performance concerns, escalating as needed.
- Mentor junior supply chain professionals on procurement best practices.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and audit requirements across all transactions.
Post-Award Responsibilities
- Drive all expediting activities from purchase order issuance to on-site delivery.
- Track vendor schedules, monitor key milestones, and escalate anticipated delivery delays.
- Organize supplier kick-off meetings, aligning deliverables and timelines.
- Coordinate across engineering, logistics, and construction teams to manage delivery schedules.
- Resolve delivery conflicts and supplier deviations efficiently.
- Maintain supplier engagement and accountability for agreed terms.
- Deliver expediting status updates and reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support procurement in negotiations for improved lead times and performance terms.
- Ensure documentation accuracy and completeness across all expediting activities.
Knowledge & Technical Expertise
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and expediting in EPC Oil & Gas project environments.
- ERP systems proficiency, particularly SAP or equivalent platforms.
- Competency in supplier cost analysis, proposal reviews, and scheduling impacts.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills across global supply chains.
- Experience managing commercial terms, international shipping, and contractual obligations.
Required Experience
- 8+ years of professional experience in supply chain or procurement roles.
- Minimum 5 years within EPC Oil & Gas environments.
- GCC project experience (2 years preferred).
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field (Preferred).
- Professional Supply Chain qualification (e.g., CIPS) is an asset.