Senior procurement engineer (buyer engineer)

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:

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for marine-related items such as ship spares, equipment, safety gear, and dockyard services.

• Source qualified suppliers and service providers locally and internationally, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.

• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct negotiations to secure favorable pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.

• Coordinate closely with the technical, engineering, and fleet departments to understand specifications and quality requirements.

• Manage RFQs, bids, and tenders; analyze bids and prepare comparison sheets for technical and commercial evaluation.

• Follow up on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipping documentation.

• Ensure compliance with Aramco, classification society, and marine procurement standards.

• Maintain up-to-date procurement records in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).

• Prepare procurement reports, track KPIs, and support internal and external audits.

• Assist in the development of long-term agreements with vendors and service providers.

• Support in developing procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.

Preferred Certifications:

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or similar certifications.

• Aramco procurement system experience (if applicable).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience in the marine or offshore industry.

• Knowledge of shipboard systems, marine spare parts, and vendor networks.

• Familiarity with international shipping regulations and Incoterms.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office tools.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

• Saudi experience or prior Big project exposure is highly preferred.

Degree in marine engineering, engineering science or equivalent