The Lead Project Procurement Buyer is the primary procurement representative within industrial/EPC projects, responsible for leading procurement activities across the full bid and project lifecycle. The role combines strategic sourcing, commercial management, and hands-on procurement execution while providing coordination and guidance to procurement resources within the project environment.
The position serves as a key interface between business, engineering, suppliers, project management, finance, and procurement stakeholders to ensure successful delivery in terms of cost, quality, schedule, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Procurement Leadership
- Lead procurement activities for assigned projects from bid phase through execution and close-out
- Act as the main procurement focal point for project teams and stakeholders
- Coordinate procurement deliverables to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives
- Support procurement governance, reporting, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide guidance and support to junior procurement team members when required
- Drive accountability and proactive problem-solving within project procurement activities
Strategic Sourcing & Contracting
- Support development and execution of project sourcing and contracting strategies
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, tendering processes, and commercial evaluations
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers, consultants, and EPC contractors
- Participate in and support complex commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors
- Develop evaluation criteria, cost models, and commercial recommendations
- Prepare and coordinate contract execution with legal and contract management teams
- Ensure procurement activities align with project commercial and operational objectives
Supplier & Contract Management
- Develop and maintain effective supplier and contractor relationships
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, KPIs, and contractual compliance
- Support resolution of supplier performance issues and commercial disputes
- Ensure suppliers comply with contractual, HSE, and project requirements
- Participate in supplier meetings, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives
Project Integration
- Collaborate closely with project teams, engineering, finance, planning, and legal departments
- Ensure procurement activities support project schedules and critical milestones
- Contribute to EPC target pricing and benchmarking initiatives
- Provide procurement and market intelligence to support project decision-making
- Support change management and project risk mitigation activities
Risk & Cost Management
- Identify procurement and supply chain risks and support mitigation planning
- Monitor procurement budgets, commitments, and cost evolution
- Contribute to achieving project savings and cost optimization targets
- Support performance improvement initiatives across procurement activities
- Ensure procurement decisions align with project financial and operational goals
Team Coordination
- Coordinate and support procurement resources assigned to projects
- Promote alignment with procurement strategy and project objectives
- Support knowledge sharing and capability development within the procurement team
- Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement across stakeholders
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Procurement Skills
Strong knowledge of:
- EPC / industrial procurement processes
- Strategic sourcing and contracting methodologies
- Tendering and commercial evaluation
- Contract administration and supplier management
- Contracting strategies including:
- Lump Sum
- Unit Rate
- Framework Agreements
Project Management Skills
Understanding of:
- Project lifecycle (FEED, execution, commissioning, O&M)
- Planning and scheduling principles
- Procurement coordination within matrix project organizations
- Cost control and project risk management
Commercial & Negotiation Skills
- Good negotiation and commercial management capability
- Ability to support high-value negotiations and commercial discussions
- Analytical mindset with cost and value optimization focus
- Understanding of claims and contractual risk management
Stakeholder Management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and coordination capability
- Ability to work within multicultural and complex project environments
Behavioural Competencies
- Leadership and ownership mindset
- Proactive and results-oriented approach
- Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- High ethical standards and compliance awareness
- Team-player with strong collaboration capability
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mandatory)
- MBA or specialization in Supply Chain, Project Management, or Risk Management is an advantage
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience within industrial or EPC project environments
- Experience supporting or leading procurement activities in complex projects preferred
Preferred Certifications
- CIPS (Level 4–6)
- CPSM / CSCP
- PMP (PMI) or PMI-RMP
- FIDIC or Contract Management certifications
- CIPP/CIPM, CISCP/CISCM
- ESG / Sustainability certifications (optional)
