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Role Overview
Procurement Engineer (Civil) at Archirodon Group N.V, based in Kuwait. Join a top-qualified Project Procurement Team supporting marine and topside Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) packages within an oil & gas environment.
Company Overview
Archirodon is an international EPC contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex projects in Energy, Marine, Infrastructure, and Defense & Security sectors worldwide. The company is recognized for superior performance standards, reliability, and trust in executing major global projects with meaningful impact on local communities.
Role Purpose
Support the sourcing, qualification, and management of marine contractors, offshore fabrication yards, and specialized oil & gas suppliers for marine works and topside materials. Ensure all procurement activities align with client specifications, approved strategy, and full compliance with client procedures and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management & Pre-qualification
- Source, prequalify, and propose bidders from the approved vendor list with strong focus on marine contractors, offshore fabrication yards, and specialized oil & gas suppliers.
- Ensure all Supplier Pre-Qualification and Technical Evaluations are conducted in full compliance with client procedures and project requirements.
- Demonstrated experience handling marine subcontractors, offshore fabrication yards, and specialized suppliers.
RFQ & Package Development
- Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Marine, and Project Controls teams to ensure RFQ packages include complete technical, commercial, contractual, and HSE requirements with proper flow-down.
- Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs for marine works (piling, dredging, jetty/pier structures, offshore installation) and topside materials/equipment, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Procurement Planning & Optimization
- Maintain and update the Project Procurement Plan, with particular attention to long-lead and critical marine/offshore items.
- Challenge and optimize procurement requirements based on market conditions, marine logistics constraints, and project execution needs.
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
- Interface with technical stakeholders and suppliers to manage technical and commercial clarifications effectively.
- Manage all commercial and contractual correspondence, ensuring proper documentation and audit compliance.
Bid Evaluation & Awards
- Participate in commercial, contractual, and schedule evaluation of bids, incorporating inputs from Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and Project Controls, with focus on marine and offshore execution risks.
- Prepare and finalize Comparison Statements (CS), ensuring recommendations are technically compliant, commercially sound, and fully documented.
- Prepare, review, and obtain approval for Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in line with the authorization matrix and contractual requirements.
Risk & Logistics Management
- Identify procurement-related risks (logistics, marine operations, supplier capability, lead times) and propose mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with Expediting, Inspection, and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery, especially for offshore transportation, heavy-lift, and marine installation activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Marine/Structural background preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of Procurement experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects, including at least 3 years in engineering/design environment.
- Proven experience in marine and offshore projects (jetties, piers, dredging, offshore structures, or similar).
- Strong familiarity with KNPC standards and procedures (experience with KNPC is highly preferred; ADNOC/ARAMCO experience also valuable).
- Solid understanding of contractual terms (FIDIC/EPCC), commercial evaluations, and risk management in large-scale EPC projects.
- Strong knowledge of logistics and supply chain challenges related to marine/offshore works.
Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on experience with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Advanced computer literacy, especially in MS Office with Excel proficiency for commercial analysis.
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
Additional Information
Expat package is available. Background checks may be conducted depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level. Applications are treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with all applicable data privacy regulations.