Supply Relationship Management Lead

Avanceon is an industrial automation consultation and system integration entity in Pakistan Qatar UAE KSA and United States. The company follows an ethical proactive and sustainable approach to business. As a leading innovator within the automation industry Avanceon provides state-of-the-art automation solutions on three continents. Established in 1984 Avanceon is committed to providing engineering excellence to its clients and partners. Providing end-to-end solutions which include Design Supply Engineering Installation Testing Commissioning and Maintenance Avanceons executive management has extensive experience and insight within the automation and system integration industry. Avanceon is an ISOand OHSMS ISO 45001-2018 company holding certifications from TUV Austria and TRACE International. Find out more about

Job Description:

Avanceon is looking for a Supplier Relationship Engineer to lead the procurement of specialized equipment and instrumentation used in particularly wellhead control systems safety shutdown systems and process instrumentation.

The role demands a blend of technical Knowledge strategic sourcing and regional market knowledge to ensure timely compliant and cost-effective procurement aligned with project and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Procurement Strategy

Develop and execute procurement strategies for:

Wellhead control panels (hydraulic/electro-hydraulic)

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems

Process instrumentation: pressure/temperature transmitters flow meters level sensors control valves actuators gauges

SCADA PLCs RTUs and related automation components

Vendor Development & Management

Identify evaluate and onboard suppliers and OEMs

Build long-term relationships with vendors across UAE GCC Europe

Conduct commercial bid evaluations supplier audits and performance reviews.

Strategic Procurement Planning

Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies across direct and indirect categories.

Align procurement goals with corporate objectives project timelines and budget forecasts.

Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and OEMs.

Evaluate supplier capabilities financial health and compliance

Category Management

Lead category strategies for high-impact areas such as capital equipment instrumentation services and logistics.

Benchmark pricing contract terms and service levels across global and regional markets.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and sourcing requirements.

Contracting & Commercial Negotiation

Oversee RFQ/RFP processes bid evaluations and contract negotiations.

Draft and manage service agreements frame contracts

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all procurement activities.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Mentor and develop procurement analysts and category managers.

Engage with finance operations and legal teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

Represent procurement in strategic planning and executive reviews.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Business or related field

Technical Skills

Expertise in strategic sourcing category management and supplier development

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle) e-sourcing tools and spend analytics

Strong understanding of contract law risk management and compliance frameworks

Soft Skills

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Leadership and stakeholder management across functions

KPIs & Success Metrics

Cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing

Supplier performance and risk reduction

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure procurement activities comply with:

UAE import/export regulations

ADNOC or other client-specific procurement standards

Mitigate risks related to supplier reliability and currency fluctuations