Lead Procurement – Engineer (Offshore Water Injection Project)

Role Overview

Lead Procurement – Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project with KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with planned relocation to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi upon completion of administrative processes.

Company Overview

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions and mission-critical services globally. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic, value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, design and engineering capabilities, and optimization solutions for planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The Lead Procurement Engineer manages and executes procurement activities for a major Offshore Water Injection Project, ensuring timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with project specifications, budget, schedule, and company procedures. The role leads supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Lead procurement activities for major equipment packages and bulk materials related to offshore water injection facilities.
• Prepare and implement project procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and purchasing schedules.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project milestones and delivery requirements.
• Monitor procurement progress and provide regular status reports to project management.

Tendering & Supplier Management

• Prepare RFQs, ITBs, commercial bid evaluations, and recommendation reports.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to develop technical bid packages.
• Conduct supplier prequalification, market assessments, and vendor performance evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment conditions.

Contract & Commercial Administration

• Review and negotiate procurement contracts and purchase orders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the procurement cycle.
• Manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondences.
• Ensure compliance with project, client, and corporate procurement policies.

Expediting & Logistics Coordination

• Monitor supplier manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with expediting, inspection, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve procurement bottlenecks and supplier performance issues.
• Support customs clearance and transportation planning for critical project materials.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with project management, engineering, QA/QC, construction, and vendors.
• Participate in project review meetings and procurement progress reviews.
• Support client audits and procurement reporting requirements.
• Lead procurement team members and provide mentorship where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 15–18+ years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Offshore projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Procurement Engineer or Procurement Lead role.
• Proven experience delivering procurement packages for offshore upstream facilities, water injection projects, platforms, FPSOs, or subsea developments.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement practices and contract management.
• Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Procurement experience in water injection pumps, seawater lift pumps, filtration packages, deaeration systems, chemical injection packages, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, offshore structural materials, piping, valves, and fittings, electrical equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and subsea and offshore equipment packages.