Job Title: Senior Procurement Engineer (Buyer Engineer)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Marine / Offshore / Shipbuilding / Oil & Gas Support Services
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Job Summary:
The Senior Procurement Engineer (Buyer Engineer) is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process of marine equipment, spare parts, and services for vessels and offshore operations. The role ensures timely sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of technical and non-technical goods while maintaining compliance with company policies and marine industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Review and analyze purchase requisitions for marine-related items such as ship spares, equipment, safety gear, and dockyard services.
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Source qualified suppliers and service providers locally and internationally, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
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Evaluate supplier performance and conduct negotiations to secure favorable pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
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Coordinate closely with the technical, engineering, and fleet departments to understand specifications and quality requirements.
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Manage RFQs, bids, and tenders; analyze bids and prepare comparison sheets for technical and commercial evaluation.
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Follow up on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipping documentation.
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Ensure compliance with Aramco, classification society, and marine procurement standards.
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Maintain up-to-date procurement records in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
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Prepare procurement reports, track KPIs, and support internal and external audits.
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Assist in the development of long-term agreements with vendors and service providers.
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Support in developing procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
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