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.