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About the Role

The Lead Procurement Engineer is responsible for procuring and purchasing technical goods and services for operations. This role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating agreements, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support organizational objectives, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier diversification.
• Lead procurement teams, providing guidance, direction, and mentorship to ensure effective execution of procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and department heads, to assess procurement needs and develop procurement plans.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, delivery time, and technical capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and achieve cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance, conducting regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
• Resolve issues and disputes with suppliers, addressing quality issues, delivery delays, and other concerns to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and communication to support long-term partnerships.
• Analyze market trends, conduct supplier research, and stay informed about industry developments to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation.
• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in engineering principles to evaluate technical specifications and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Excellent analytical abilities to assess supplier proposals, conduct cost analysis, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Advanced negotiation skills to negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers, achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining quality standards.
• Leadership and team management skills to lead procurement teams, provide guidance and mentorship, and foster collaboration and communication among team members.
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Risk Management L3
• Materials Management L3
• Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO) L3
• E-Procurement Tools L3
• Purchasing Benchmarking L3
• Build High-Performing Teams
• Agility
• Provide Direction
• AI Fluency

Skills

• Procurement processes
• Sourcing
• Bidding
• Contract negotiation
• Engineering principles
• Technical specifications
• Cost analysis
• Negotiation
• Team management
• ERP knowledge
• SAP functional skills

Experience Level

• Minimum 8 year(s) working experience
• 5 year(s) relevant working experience
• 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Professional Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics related course or any Related Technical Certificates