QC Engineer – Procurement

Job Title: QC Engineer – Procurement

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced QC Engineer – Procurement to join a leading organization in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all procured materials, equipment, and vendor-supplied items comply with project specifications, ADNOC requirements, applicable international standards, and quality management procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement quality control activities within Oil & Gas, EPC, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects, with a strong background in vendor quality surveillance, inspection coordination, material compliance, and supplier quality management.

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid ADNOC Approval/Certificate as QC Engineer – Procurement and have proven ADNOC project experience. Applications without ADNOC approval will not be considered for client submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor procurement quality control activities throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Review purchase orders, material requisitions, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, vendors, inspectors, and project teams to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review and approve Vendor Quality Plans (VQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQPs), and related quality documents.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct vendor quality assessments and audits.
• Coordinate source inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), witness testing, and third-party inspection activities.
• Ensure procured materials and equipment comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international codes.
• Review material certificates, test reports, inspection records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and manage non-conformances, deviations, corrective actions, and quality concerns related to procurement activities.
• Participate in supplier qualification and vendor evaluation processes.
• Support expediting and procurement teams in resolving quality-related issues with vendors and manufacturers.
• Maintain procurement quality records and ensure proper documentation for project handover requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Management Systems (QMS), HSE requirements, and project procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Control, Procurement Quality, Vendor Inspection, or Supplier Quality Management within Oil & Gas, EPC, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
• Proven ADNOC project experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience in procurement quality processes, vendor inspections, manufacturing surveillance, and supplier quality assurance.
• Familiarity with procurement documentation, material specifications, inspection requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Sound knowledge of international standards and codes such as ISO 9001, ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, and related industry standards.
• Experience working with third-party inspection agencies and international vendors.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and inspection processes.

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid ADNOC Approval/Certificate as QC Engineer – Procurement (Mandatory).
• ADNOC project experience (Mandatory).
• Candidates without ADNOC approval and relevant ADNOC experience will not be shortlisted for client submission.
• Available to work in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement quality management and supplier quality systems.
• Excellent analytical, inspection, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and inspection activities simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of quality assurance principles and procurement processes.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Note: Only candidates with a valid ADNOC Approval/Certificate as QC Engineer – Procurement and proven ADNOC project experience will be considered for client submission. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in procurement quality control, vendor inspections, supplier quality management, and compliance with ADNOC and international quality standards.