Gulfaar Group is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer with strong EPC project procurement experience for a project in Saudi Arabia.
📍 Location: Saudi Arabia
👷 Position: Procurement Officer – EPC
🏗️ Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC / Petrochemical
🔹 Key Responsibilities
• Manage procurement activities from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) and delivery
• Review project material/service requirements, specifications, BOQs, drawings and technical documents
• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical and commercial offers, clarifications and revised quotations
• Prepare commercial bid comparisons / quotation comparisons and support supplier selection
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Planning, Project Controls and Site teams to finalize procurement requirements
• Follow up Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE) with relevant departments
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders / Subcontract Agreements in accordance with approved procedures
• Monitor supplier order status, manufacturing, inspection, dispatch and delivery schedules
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery to project/site
• Expedite critical and long-lead materials and equipment
• Maintain procurement trackers, supplier databases, RFQ logs, PO registers and delivery status reports
• Monitor procurement schedules against project requirements and highlight potential delays
• Coordinate with QA/QC for MTCs, inspection documents, certificates and vendor documentation, where applicable
• Coordinate with Finance regarding supplier payments, invoices and commercial documentation
• Maintain complete procurement records, correspondence and supporting documents
• Support vendor evaluation, supplier performance monitoring and close-out activities
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project specifications, company procedures and client requirements
• Support cost control and identify opportunities for competitive procurement and cost savings
• Handle other procurement and expediting responsibilities assigned by the Procurement Manager / Project Management.
🔹 Requirements
✅ Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or related field
✅ Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience, preferably within EPC / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects
✅ Strong hands-on experience in project procurement from PR to PO and delivery
✅ Experience handling EPC project materials, equipment, services and subcontract procurement
✅ Experience with RFQ, quotation evaluation, TBE/CBE, negotiation, PO issuance and expediting
✅ Strong supplier/vendor network and sourcing experience
✅ Good understanding of technical specifications, BOQ, drawings and project procurement requirements
✅ Experience coordinating with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, Planning and Project teams
✅ Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and ERP/SAP procurement systems
✅ Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills
✅ Good English communication and documentation skills
✅ Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and meet project deadlines
✅ Saudi Arabia / GCC EPC experience is highly preferred
✅ Saudi Aramco project experience will be an advantage
✅ Immediate availability / transferable Iqama is an advantage
🔹 Key Skills
EPC Procurement Oil & Gas Procurement RFQ/RFP Vendor Sourcing TBE/CBE Commercial Evaluation Negotiation Purchase Orders Expediting Supplier Management Material Procurement Long Lead Items ERP/SAP Project Procurement Saudi Aramco Projects
📩 How to Apply:
Send your updated CV to [email protected]
📌 Subject: Procurement Officer – EPC