Procurement Engineer, Electrical & Instrumentation

About the role

Ghobash Group is recruiting a Procurement Engineer for its Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) business, which has contributed to the UAE's oil and gas sector for almost 20 years, working on ADNOC and Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors. The role manages fully computerized, ERP-based procurement of electrical and instrumentation materials, equipment and services for oil and gas projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and screen requisitions, specifications, datasheets, drawings and BOQs to identify procurement needs, then prepare and issue RFQs to approved suppliers.
• Source E&I equipment such as switchgear, transformers, cables, instruments, control valves, junction boxes and control systems, and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Coordinate technical bid evaluations with engineering, prepare commercial bid comparisons and negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and warranties.
• Ensure materials and suppliers comply with project specifications and client-approved vendor lists, and prepare purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Follow up with suppliers on documentation, manufacturing progress, inspections and delivery, and coordinate with QA/QC, logistics, stores and site teams on material receipt, inspection and shortages.
• Maintain stock levels for critical and fast-moving items, monitor procurement costs against budget and keep accurate procurement registers and records.
• Resolve supplier claims, PO discrepancies and invoice issues, and coordinate corrective actions for risks and delays.
• Logistics and supply chain: design logistics systems, prepare MIS reports on inbound/outbound logistics, assist with cost estimates and proposals, develop supplier partnerships, negotiate shipment terms and coordinate freight forwarders, customs clearance and FTA duty exemption documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 5-10 years of procurement experience in an oil and gas / EPC environment.
• Prior experience in ADNOC, Aramco or other major oil and gas projects preferred.
• Knowledge of local and international supplier networks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Good understanding of Incoterms, logistics and import/export procedures.
• ERP-based procurement operations.
• Strong ethics, attention to detail and commitment to quality.