Procurement Engineer

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for conducting procurement activities with both local and foreign vendors in adherence to the company's procedures, code of ethics, local content regulations, and QHSE policy. This includes managing procurement processes for mechanical equipment and package items such as Raw gas Compressors, Dehydration units, Gas Sweetening systems, Chiller units, Air Coolers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Vessels, Tanks, OH cranes, Chemical Injection Skids, and more. You will be required to request commercial offers, align material requests with supplier proposals, coordinate with the technical department to resolve any discrepancies, evaluate commercial offers, negotiate agreements with vendors, and ensure the quality of materials aligns with technical specifications and relevant certifications. Additionally, you will prepare procurement status reports, resolve delivery bottlenecks, and obtain necessary approvals before issuing Purchase Orders (POs). The Procurement Engineer must maintain detailed documentation, including Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), Frame contracts, and purchase agreements with vendors. You will need strong contract management skills, the ability to coordinate with project teams across different locations, and ensure timely delivery of materials as per agreements. Furthermore, you will be responsible for archiving purchase orders, contracts, cost status, supplier qualification records, and other relevant documents in the procurement database. You should actively participate in inspection activities for high-value materials and inform the warehouse in advance for proper arrangement of unloading and storage. The Procurement Engineer must adhere to internal working schedules, close Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) within the specified deadlines, update the Local Content database for each purchase order, monitor and support expediting activities, and participate in vendor qualification and assessment. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in procurement management within the oil and gas industry. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in English, and knowledge of Kazakh or Russian would be beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required, and the ability to interpret contracts, build strong relationships, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team is crucial. In summary, the Procurement Engineer plays a vital role in managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations within the oil and gas industry.,