Procurement Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist / Engineer to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and commercial activities for major industrial projects within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, and power sectors. This position requires a strong background in procurement strategy, contract management, commercial negotiations, and supply chain optimization.ResponsibilitiesConduct prequalification of local, regional, and international manufacturers, suppliers, and stockists.Perform market intelligence and supplier analysis to develop reliable and cost-effective supply chains.Develop and execute procurement strategies for medium- to high-value agreements.Manage the full bidding process, from ITB package preparation through evaluation and contract award.Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual conditions.Establish and maintain supplier pricing databases to support budgeting, estimation, and future procurement activities.Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders and end users.Attend project progress, contractual, and commercial meetings, maintaining accurate records and action logs.Qualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement within industrial sectors such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, EPC, or Manufacturing.Procurement ExpertiseExperience purchasing:Materials, equipment, consumables, and feed raw materials.Liquid and powder chemicals.Bulk materials such as pipes, fittings, power and control cables, electrical fittings, tiles, and related products.Specialized equipment including pumps, compressors, valves, motors, firefighting systems, electrical equipment, generators, and tower lights.Contracting ExperienceStrong knowledge of:Spot Purchase Orders (POs)Lump Sum ContractsUnit Rate ContractsFramework AgreementsShipping & Logistics Agreements