Procurement Lead

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join a major LNG project in Qatar. The successful candidate will lead project procurement and materials management activities, ensuring the timely delivery of equipment and materials in accordance with project schedules, contractual requirements, and execution priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project procurement and materials management activities.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and critical materials.
• Review contractor procurement plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Monitor purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, and delivery activities.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Oversee vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and purchase order activities.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery performance.
• Manage procurement reporting, risks, and supply chain issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in a business-related function.
• At least 4 years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Experience with EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and major project execution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, risk management, change management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, dashboards, and data analytics tools.
• Previous experience on large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, or Energy projects is highly desirable.