Senior Procurement Specialist - Piping

Job Role: Senior Procurement Specialist (Piping) Location: Chennai , India Experience:

10+ Years Industry:

Oil & Gas / Energy (Offshore & Onshore) Job Purpose To lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process for piping materials and equipment across all project phases—including

FEED ,

Detailed Design , and

EPC

execution. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, technically compliant piping solutions for complex

Offshore

and

Saudi Aramco

projects while ensuring cost-efficiency and schedule adherence. LinkedIn +4 Key Responsibilities Project Integration:

Coordinate with engineering teams during

FEED

and

Detail Engineering

phases to define piping deliverables and material take-offs (MTO). Aramco Compliance:

Ensure all procurement activities and materials comply with

Saudi Aramco Standards

(SAMSS), specifications, and quality requirements. Technical Evaluation:

Manage Material Requisitions (MR) and conduct

Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE)

to recommend technically compliant vendors for purchase orders. Strategic Sourcing:

Identify and qualify global vendors for specialized offshore piping components, including long lead-time items. EPC Execution:

Oversee the full

EPC procurement cycle , from RFQ preparation and commercial negotiation to final order placement and expediting. Vendor Management:

Review vendor documents and drawings to ensure integration into the design package and resolve any quality or technical discrepancies. Contract Management:

Draft and manage complex supply contracts, performing risk assessments for any deviations in terms and conditions. LinkedIn +7 Key Skills & Qualifications Education:

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience:

Minimum

10 years

of experience in piping procurement specifically within the

Oil & Gas EPC

sector. Domain Expertise:

Proven track record in

Offshore

projects (Platforms, FPSO, or Subsea) and strict adherence to

Aramco standards . Phase Knowledge:

Hands-on experience across

FEED ,

Detail Design , and construction support phases. Standards Knowledge:

Deep understanding of ASME (B31.3), API, and international piping codes. Software Awareness:

Familiarity with 3D modeling review tools (S3D, E3D) to understand material requirements from design outputs. interested candidates can share your updated resume to