Technical Procurement Officer (m/f)

Overview and Main Responsibilities

The Technical Procurement Officer is responsible for executing procurement activities for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. The role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracted services while maintaining quality, safety, and project delivery requirements.

Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Commercial, and Quality teams, the Technical Procurement Officer manages the complete procurement lifecycle from requisition through to supplier selection, purchase order placement, expediting, delivery, and close-out.

Key Challenges and Influences

Procurement Management

• Manage procurement activities for EPC projects in accordance with company procedures and project schedules.
• Convert engineering requisitions into procurement packages.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and tender documentation.
• Obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Evaluate commercial and technical bids in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Prepare bid evaluation reports and procurement recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and contractual conditions.
• Issue Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with approved procurement procedures.

Technical Procurement

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, material requisitions, and bills of materials.
• Ensure purchased equipment complies with project specifications, UK standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate technical clarifications between suppliers and engineering disciplines.
• Verify supplier documentation

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with approved vendors.
• Conduct supplier performance assessments.
• Support supplier audits where required.
• Resolve supplier technical and commercial issues.

Expediting and Logistics

• Track supplier manufacturing progress.
• Expedite critical materials and equipment.
• Coordinate inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Liaise with logistics providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor shipping schedules and delivery performance.
• Resolve supply chain delays and mitigate procurement risks.

Commercial and Cost Control

• Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets.
• Support cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and strategic sourcing.

Contract Administration

• Support procurement under NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke EPC contracts.
• Maintain procurement records and contract documentation.
• Support claims avoidance through effective supplier management.

Project Coordination

• Attend project progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, QA/QC, Logistics, Commercial.
• Maintain procurement schedules aligned with project milestones.

Education and Training

Essentia l:Degree in: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related discipline.

Desirable : CIPS Level 4–6, Engineering qualification, NEC or FIDIC contract training

Minimum of 3 years procurement experience within EPC, engineering, construction, utilities, renewable energy, or industrial projects