Procurement Engineer

Role overview

The Procurement Engineer will support procurement delivery for the Dukhan programme, working mainly from the Dukhan site in Qatar. This position reports daily to the Dukhan Programme Manager and functionally to the Qatar Branch Office Procurement Officer. The role focuses on ensuring procurement needs are delivered on time, keeping stakeholders informed, and helping shape sourcing approaches that improve value across the programme.

The incumbent will work closely with Dukhan department managers and team leads to understand existing and emerging needs, propose alternatives where challenges arise, and maintain visibility of ongoing and upcoming procurement activity for the Qatar Branch Office Procurement Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Build and implement a procurement plan tailored to Dukhan while staying aligned with the organisation’s procurement governance requirements.
• Coordinate with the Qatar Branch Office Procurement Officer and the wider procurement function so stakeholders remain updated on technical procurement activity.
• Act as the procurement focal point for all on-base FSRs, tracking contractual performance on a day-to-day basis against the relevant commercial framework.
• Prepare monthly performance reports on FSRs for the appropriate procurement stakeholders.
• Analyse value for money in FSR performance and recommend opportunities for efficiency gains and future cost reductions in contract negotiations.
• Keep regular contact with stakeholders to identify and manage Dukhan requirements proactively.
• Develop understanding of local markets and suppliers to strengthen requirement fulfilment.
• Run tenders to secure suitable suppliers and apply cost-saving methods to help meet project cost targets for high-value items.
• Work with requirement owners to ensure suppliers are selected appropriately and end-user needs are fully understood and communicated.
• Share lead-time information with stakeholders so end-user expectations are managed effectively.
• Coordinate with Dukhan department managers to align understanding of the onshore order book, commitments, and spend profiles.
• Build reliable working relationships with current and future suppliers across the Qatar programme.
• Keep the Qatar Branch Office Procurement Officer informed of supplier activity and lessons learned for wider application.
• Raise all required procurement documentation for Dukhan orders and demands in line with procurement guidance and procedures.
• Work with Dukhan stakeholders to ensure purchase order documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and agree the procurement documentation needed for successful contract execution with Qatari suppliers, including DMFs, purchase orders, payment plans, CoAs, and invoice transactions.
• Coordinate with relevant Qatar Branch Office stakeholders, including Finance, to ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Manage supplier visits to Dukhan while observing the rules and restrictions of an active military airbase.
• Support practical, repeatable solutions that can be implemented efficiently.
• Produce monthly documentation covering procurement activity for UK, Qatar Branch Office, and Dukhan stakeholders.
• Work with legal and export control teams to ensure all local procurement activity remains compliant and lawful.
• Complete full due diligence for any new Qatari supplier before engagement.
• Represent the organisation professionally at all times, as this role may be the main point of contact for suppliers.
• Visit suppliers and vendors at their premises when needed to better define requirements, review samples, and provide feedback.

Requirements

• MCIPs Level 5 qualification, or progress towards that level.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Procurement Engineer role or a closely related position.
• Prior work experience in the Middle East.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK and Qatar laws and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence change and engage varied stakeholder groups.
• Well-developed organisational and motivational abilities.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with suppliers and vendors from different cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues while managing end-user expectations.
• Quick and positive response to change.
• Good IT skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database tools.
• Ability to manage several priorities in a fast-moving environment with a high level of independence.
• Fluency in English, with a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or CEFR C1 for non-native speakers.
• Valid Qatar driving licence.
• Preferred: experience with a military customer or in a military setting.
• Preferred: ability to communicate in languages commonly spoken in Qatar, such as Hindi, Tagalog, Nepali, or Arabic.

Additional information

This position is based at Dukhan in Al Shahaniya, Qatar, and is full-time and onsite. The role requires close interaction with stakeholders, suppliers, finance, legal, and export control teams, and involves operating within the rules of an active military airbase. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate professional conduct and the organisation’s behaviours at all times.

Tools, documentation, and compliance

The role involves preparing and managing procurement artefacts and records such as DMFs, purchase orders, payment plans, CoAs, and invoice transactions, as well as maintaining monthly reporting for internal stakeholders. Compliance with organisational governance, legal requirements, export controls, and supplier due diligence procedures is a core part of the position.