Procurement Engineer

As a Procurement Engineer, your role involves conducting procurement activities with local and foreign vendors while adhering to company 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. Key Responsibilities: - Request commercial offers and align material requests with supplier proposals - Coordinate with the technical department to resolve discrepancies - Evaluate commercial offers and negotiate agreements with vendors - Ensure the quality of materials aligns with technical specifications and relevant certifications - Prepare procurement status reports and resolve delivery bottlenecks - Obtain necessary approvals before issuing Purchase Orders (POs) Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or 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 would be beneficial - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools - Ability to interpret contracts, build strong relationships, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining 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. Active participation in inspection activities for high-value materials and informing the warehouse in advance for proper arrangement of unloading and storage is essential. You must adhere to internal working schedules, close Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) within specified deadlines, update the Local Content database for each purchase order, monitor and support expediting activities, and participate in vendor qualification and assessment. In summary, your role as a Procurement Engineer is crucial in managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations within the oil and gas industry.,