Senior Procurement Officer

Manage end-to-end procurement activities for projects. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors. Prepare RFQs/RFPs, evaluate quotations, and conduct commercial comparisons. Process purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement documentation. Coordinate with project and engineering teams regarding material and service requirements. Monitor deliveries and expedite suppliers to meet project schedules. Maintain vendor records, procurement trackers, and reports. Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and contractual terms. Identify cost-saving opportunities and resolve procurement-related issues.

Desired Candidate Profile

At least 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within EPC, construction, engineering, or contracting industries. Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, purchasing, expediting, vendor management, and subcontracting. Experience handling RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, and contracts. Good understanding of EPC project procurement requirements, technical specifications, BOQs, and project schedules. Strong supplier/vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Excellent commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms. Computer literate with strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience using ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms. Ability to prepare and maintain procurement reports, comparison sheets, purchase orders, vendor records, and procurement trackers. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple procurement activities, and meet project deadlines. Knowledge of local and international suppliers, logistics, import/export procedures, and relevant procurement regulations is an advantage. Professional procurement certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is highly preferred. Employment Type Full-time