Procurement Expeditor

VACANCY OVERVIEW

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Airswift is seeking a PROCEDURES EXPEDITOR to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Qualification: B.Sc. in Engineering from an internationally recognized University.

Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant procurement experience in major offshore Oil & Gas projects. Experience with offshore‑related EPIC project execution, preferably within the Gulf region. Proficient in all aspects of procurement, i.e. bid/award, buying, expediting, and inspection. Experience in developing procurement strategies and procurement plans for contractor procurement scope of work (SOW) as per corporate procedures, project specifications, international codes and standards, and best industry practices. Possesses effective communication and presentation skills. Position may require vendor shop and supplier site visits for issue resolution, inspections, and audits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Procurement Management services for EPIC projects, ensuring successful execution on time, within budget, and in accordance with agreed requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Oversee project procurement activities, monitor and control changes, and prepare procurement status reports during EPIC execution in coordination with Project Services leadership.
• Plan and develop procurement strategies for Long Lead Items (LLIs), define requirements for contractor procurement scope, and ensure alignment with corporate and project procedures and specifications.
• Monitor and control variations during engineering, tendering, bidding, and execution of purchase orders.
• Follow up on engineering requisition status and changes impacting procurement and delivery activities.
• Coordinate with contractor buyers, expeditors, and inspectors during the procurement phase.
• Research international markets for qualified vendors, develop evaluation and selection criteria, and participate in vendor audits to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Update the Preferred Vendor List (PVL) with lessons learned.
• Attend technical and commercial meetings as required.
• Evaluate vendor performance during execution and ensure timely resolution of procurement‑related issues.
• Participate in the development and improvement of procurement policies, strategies, and control procedures.
• Ensure effective spare parts management by the EPIC Contractor, working collaboratively with procurement, operations, end users, and warehouse teams.
• Manage SPIR and SAP processes to ensure timely identification and delivery of spare parts in line with project schedules.
• Support project closeout activities, identify opportunities for cost and time savings, reduce complexity, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.