Procurement Engineer

As a Procurement Engineer, your role involves 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. Your key responsibilities will include: - Requesting commercial offers and aligning material requests with supplier proposals - Coordinating with the technical department to resolve discrepancies - Evaluating commercial offers and negotiating agreements with vendors - Ensuring the quality of materials aligns with technical specifications and relevant certifications - Preparing procurement status reports and resolving delivery bottlenecks - Obtaining necessary approvals before issuing Purchase Orders (POs) You must maintain detailed documentation, including Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), Frame contracts, and purchase agreements with vendors. Strong contract management skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate with project teams across different locations and ensure timely delivery of materials as per agreements. Additionally, you will be responsible for archiving purchase orders, contracts, cost status, supplier qualification records, and other relevant documents in the procurement database. Active participation in inspection activities for high-value materials and informing the warehouse in advance for proper arrangement of unloading and storage is required. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or a related field - Minimum of 8+ years of experience in procurement management within the oil and gas industry - Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills - Proficiency in English; knowledge of Kazakh or Russian is beneficial - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools - Ability to interpret contracts, build strong relationships, and work effectively independently or as part of a team In summary, as a Procurement Engineer, you play a vital role in managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations within the oil and gas industry.,