We are currently recruiting for PMC Procurement Specialist role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based initially at our client office and then move to onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Role:
To lead all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. The role ensures strategic sourcing, contractor/vendor selection, and effective coordination between ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit - The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with ADNOC guidelines
- Prepare Procurement Plans, Vendor Lists, and long-lead item strategies
- Identify procurement risks and mitigation plans
- Support early engagement for critical and long-lead equipment
- Manage prequalification of vendors in line with ADNOC approved vendor lists (AVL)
- Oversee preparation of ITTs (Invitation to Tender), RFQs, and bid evaluation reports
- Lead technical and commercial bid clarifications
- Participate in contract negotiations and award recommendations
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC Group Procurement Policies and ICV (In-Country Value) requirements
- Monitor EPC contractor procurement performance
- Ensure adherence to approved vendor lists and project specifications
- Manage supplier performance, expediting, and delivery schedules
- Resolve procurement-related disputes and claims
- Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets
- Track cost savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities
- Review and validate variation orders related to procurement
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE, QA/QC, and ethical procurement standards
- Ensure transparency and audit readiness
- Implement anti-corruption and procurement governance policies
- Provide procurement status reports to ADNOC and project management
- Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, and Finance teams
- Participate in progress meetings with ADNOC stakeholders
Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Minimum 15 years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with a minimum of 5 years in Procurement Management
- Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP, ARIBA preferred)
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements
- Risk assessment and supply chain management
- Commercial and contractual awareness (FIDIC knowledge preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
