Procurement Engineer

Job Overview

The Procurement Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation and production activities of North Oil Company by managing procurement tasks efficiently. This role demands engagement with both local and global suppliers while adhering strictly to agency regulations applicable locally. Occasionally, travel to supplier sites may be required to secure urgent materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct various purchasing activities to timely meet company needs with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Professionally manage procurement processes to deliver quality goods within optimal timelines and costs.
• Ensure the satisfaction of Partners’ Entities’ requirements to prevent operational or production disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with Partners’ Entities to enhance purchasing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain open communication with requesting departments throughout the procurement cycle, following E&P supply chain principles.
• Assist in supplier evaluations alongside Partners’ Entities.
• Contribute to the compilation and reporting of Key Performance Indicators.
• Leverage market intelligence, cost analysis, and target pricing in procurement decisions.
• Handle purchase requisitions and assess them accordingly.
• Develop Statements of Work jointly with partnering entities.
• Prepare bidder lists suitable to purchase requests.
• Consolidate requisitions to minimize processing costs and manage tender processes.
• Respond to tender clarifications and analyze proposals to secure economically and contractually advantageous terms.
• Conduct supplier negotiations leading to award and management of purchase orders.
• Issue Requests To Award with Partners’ collaboration and create corresponding contractual documents.
• Monitor purchase orders through to receipt and payment confirmation, ensuring prompt validations and acknowledgments.
• Coordinate timely deliveries and follow-up on goods receipt to central warehouse.
• Resolve any amendments or discrepancies between orders and received materials through negotiation.
• Enter procurement data into SAP system.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies including Code of Conduct, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Special attention to safety-related procurements ensuring all required testing, certifications, and identifications are met according to company and governmental standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation and filing of purchase records in line with procedural standards.
• Adhere strictly to H3SE safety standards and regulatory instructions to prevent hazards and environmental harm.

Required Competencies

• Effective delegation and communication skills.
• Adaptability in managing complex operational scenarios.
• Lifelong learning attitude and innovative mindset.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Capability to mentor others and institutionalize knowledge.
• Commitment to sustainability and community collaboration.
• Focus on improving safety, technical skills, and operational outcomes.
• Leadership exemplifying company values with strategic vision.
• Accountability and drive for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder-oriented thinking and actions.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• BSc degree in Science, Commerce, or equivalent discipline.
• Intermediate certification in procurement technical competencies.
• C&P tools fundamentals certification.

Professional Experience

• At least six years of post-graduate experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Graduate Procurement Engineer or in procurement of goods/services within petroleum industry.
• Knowledge in human relations, problem-solving, and skills in planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling activities.