Lead/ Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer ( Offshore Topside Project)

Role Overview

Lead/Specialist Procurement – Expeditor Engineer for an Offshore Topside Project with KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE (office-based).

Company Overview

KBR is a team of teams delivering future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Engineer – Expeditor ensures timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment required for offshore projects. The role focuses on expediting vendor activities, monitoring production schedules, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, and project teams to meet project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Expediting

• Review purchase orders, contracts, and technical specifications for offshore materials and equipment.
• Develop and maintain expediting plans aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and documentation progress.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed delivery dates and milestones.
• Identify potential delays and implement mitigation and recovery plans.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with vendors, both virtual and onsite.
• Coordinate with vendors for FAT, inspections, and material release.
• Expedite critical and long-lead items essential for offshore installation.

Inspection, Logistics & Documentation

• Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies for offshore equipment.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of vendor documents, MRBs, and certificates.
• Liaise with logistics and freight forwarding teams for shipping, customs clearance, and offshore delivery.
• Track packing, preservation, and marking requirements for offshore conditions.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly expediting and procurement status reports.
• Highlight risks related to delivery schedules, quality, or compliance.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Construction, and Offshore teams.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure materials and equipment meet offshore standards and project specifications, including API, ASME, ISO, and NORSOK.
• Verify compliance with HSE requirements for offshore projects.
• Support audits, inspections, and vendor assessments as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5+ years of previous experience working on ADNOC projects.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement and expediting, preferably in offshore oil and gas or EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/EPC projects exceeding US$1 billion.
• Strong experience handling long-lead offshore equipment including valves, piping, rotating equipment, and packages.
• Prior experience in vendor expediting, inspections, and logistics coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in all aspects of procurement activities within the Offshore Oil and Gas industry.