Senior Procurement Engineer (Piping)

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Senior Procurement Engineer (Piping) to support a major offshore oil & gas project in Singapore.

The Senior Procurement Engineer shall be responsible for leading the procurement of piping materials and managing the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and tendering through to purchase order placement, manufacturing follow-up, expediting, and final delivery. Specifically, you shall be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the procurement of piping materials including seamless pipes, SAWL/LSAW/ERW pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, and piping accessories.
• Review Material Requisitions (MRs), Material Take-Offs (MTOs), specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop procurement strategies and identify technically qualified and commercially competitive suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and specifications including ASME, ASTM, API, and NACE requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to qualified suppliers and manufacturers.
• Coordinate technical bid evaluations with Engineering teams and resolve technical clarifications and deviations.
• Perform commercial bid evaluations, price comparisons, and supplier negotiations.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and support purchase order award processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier competition, market intelligence, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier database for piping materials and related equipment.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, quality performance, production capacity, and delivery records.
• Conduct market research and identify alternative manufacturers in regional and international markets.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial or contractual issues.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Inspection, Logistics, and Project teams throughout the procurement process.
• Follow up on material approvals, inspections, testing activities, release documentation, and shipping arrangements.
• Identify procurement risks and develop recovery plans to mitigate potential delays.
• Monitor procurement milestones and provide regular procurement status reports.
• Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with project procedures, contractual requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.

To be successful in this role you shall need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience within the Oil & Gas, Offshore, or EPC industry.
• Minimum 5 years of direct hands-on experience in piping material procurement.
• Proven procurement experience covering Seamless Pipes, SAWL / LSAW Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Flanges and Forged Fittings, and Valves and Piping Accessories
• Strong understanding of piping material specifications, grades, manufacturing processes, and applicable international standards.
• Proven experience managing the complete procurement cycle from RFQ preparation through purchase order award and final delivery.
• Strong experience conducting technical and commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Established supplier network and market knowledge of piping material manufacturers.
• Experience working closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Inspection, and Project teams within EPC environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Highly advantageous if you have:

• Previous experience supporting major offshore oil & gas projects.
• Experience working for international EPC contractors or offshore engineering organizations.
• Experience sourcing carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, and CRA piping materials.
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, manufacturing processes, material traceability, and inspection requirements.
• Experience managing high-value and long-lead piping material packages.
• Extensive knowledge of global piping material suppliers and manufacturers.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated hands-on procurement expertise with piping materials including line pipes, fittings, flanges, and valves.
• Strong technical understanding of piping material specifications, standards, grades, and engineering requirements.
• Proven ability to manage the complete procurement lifecycle independently.
• Strong supplier network and market intelligence within the piping materials sector.
• Ability to manage procurement priorities while balancing cost, quality, and project delivery schedules within a fast-paced EPC environment.

NES Fircroft is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Selection decisions will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business requirements.