Principal Engineer- Project Purchasing

Principal Engineer - Project Purchasing

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management

  : Provide procurement support for project-specific items like pressure vessels, rotary equipment, and EI items. You will handle the entire process, including

  RFP compilation

  , floating inquiries, bid evaluation, and issuing purchase recommendations.

• Supplier & Internal Coordination

  : Coordinate with international suppliers for bid clarifications and with your U.S. counterparts to update them on the purchasing status. You will also work with the procurement leadership and project management teams to provide monthly status updates on purchasing activities.

• Invoice & Documentation

  : Receive and check supplier invoices, ensuring they are properly tagged to projects and processed through our

  Oracle OnBase application

  . You will be responsible for tracking the invoice until it is fully processed and paid.

• Negotiation & Contracts

  : Negotiate with suppliers on terms, pricing, and delivery options. You will also coordinate with internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial, and legal issues.

Required Qualifications

• Experience

  :

  11 to 12 years

  of procurement experience, preferably in an

  EPC

  environment within the

  Oil and Gas

  or

  Transmission and Distribution

  industries.

• Technical Skills

  : A good understanding of

  PO contract terms

  , logistics, and supplier qualification. You should also have experience with contract formulation activities, systems, and processes. Proficiency with

  MS Office

  is required.

• Communication

  : Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.