The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for procurement of materials, spares, and equipment, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and Oxy policies. This role involves the entire procurement lifecycle, from identifying needs to final delivery and vendor management. Procurement Engineer will be instrumental in securing the right specification, at the optimal price, time, and quality, while actively contributing to cost savings and efficient supply chain operations. This position also involves significant engagement in tendering processes, bid evaluation, negotiation, award, coordination, and administration during the purchase of materials.
Source vendors to maximize the number of potential vendors and minimize single sources.
Analyze the market, source, pre-qualify, and recommend potential suppliers for the required equipment, developing a list of bidders.
Generate and issue detailed RFQ packages to the selected potential suppliers of the material.
Ensure potential suppliers fully understand and comply with Oxy Oman's QA/QC requirements.
Coordinate with vendors and proponents for any clarification regarding purchases.
Receive and evaluate bids.
Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) for review by the Operations Procurement Head, ensuring they contain the right terms and conditions with full clarity to avoid disputes.
Liaise with Expeditors, Customs, and Logistics to ensure material availability meets schedule, quality, and cost requirements.
Participate in resolving vendor invoicing issues and material discrepancy disputes.
Ensure procurement records are maintained properly.
Prepare and submit weekly reports to the Operations Procurement Head.
Negotiate with potential vendors to secure competitive deals for the company.
Actively implement and adhere to Supply Chain (SC) procedures and work instructions.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all purchase order-related activities, including emails, quotations, and other relevant communications, to provide a comprehensive audit trail.
Drive cost savings by reducing the total cost through effective negotiations, value analysis, and process improvements.
Coordinate with Expeditors and Logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials in accordance with schedule, quality, and cost expectations.
Analyze historical spend data to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and effective communication.
