PMC Sr. Procurement Engineer

Job description

Wood is hiring an experienced PMC Senior Procurement Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects. The role ensures compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budgets and contractual requirements, and coordinates strategic sourcing, contractor and vendor selection between ADNOC, EPC contractors and suppliers.

It suits a candidate with an engineering, supply chain or business degree and 15 or more years in the oil and gas sector, at least ten of them in procurement management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with ADNOC guidelines
• Prepare Procurement Plans, Vendor Lists, and long-lead item strategies
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation plans
• Support early engagement for critical and long-lead equipment
• Manage prequalification of vendors in line with ADNOC approved vendor lists (AVL)
• Oversee preparation of ITTs (Invitation to Tender), RFQs, and bid evaluation reports
• Lead technical and commercial bid clarifications
• Participate in contract negotiations and award recommendations
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Group Procurement Policies and ICV (In-Country Value) requirements
• Monitor EPC contractor procurement performance
• Ensure adherence to approved vendor lists and project specifications
• Manage supplier performance, expediting, and delivery schedules
• Resolve procurement-related disputes and claims
• Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets
• Track cost savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities
• Review and validate variation orders related to procurement
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE, QA/QC, and ethical procurement standards
• Ensure transparency and audit readiness
• Implement anti-corruption and procurement governance policies
• Provide procurement status reports to ADNOC and project management
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, and Finance teams
• Participate in progress meetings with ADNOC stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 15+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with a minimum of 10 (ten) years in Procurement Management
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP, ARIBA preferred)
• Strong contract negotiation skills
• Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements
• Risk assessment and supply chain management
• Commercial and contractual awareness (FIDIC knowledge preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Ariba
• Contract Negotiation
• ICV Compliance
• Procurement
• SAP
• Supply Chain