Procurement Engineer

Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent Contract with 6-Month Probation Period

DCS Norway is looking for an experienced Procurement Engineer to manage procurement activities for electrical infrastructure equipment used in high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substation projects.

The role supports engineering and project teams by ensuring the timely sourcing, technical evaluation, and procurement of equipment for substations serving data centres and industrial clients across the Scandinavian market.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier engagement, technical bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement planning, ensuring that all activities align with project specifications, commercial requirements, budgets, and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy and Planning

• Prepare procurement plans aligned with project schedules and engineering requirements.

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for electrical infrastructure equipment, including HV/MV switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and control systems.

• Coordinate procurement activities with engineering and project management teams.

• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely equipment delivery.

• Maintain procurement documentation and supplier records.

RFQ and Technical Evaluation

• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for electrical equipment packages.

• Coordinate with engineering teams to define technical specifications.

• Perform technical and commercial bid evaluations.

• Prepare bid comparison reports and procurement recommendations.

• Support technical clarification processes with suppliers.

Supplier Management

• Support supplier qualification and evaluation processes.

• Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and manufacturers, including ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and other Nordic and international suppliers.

• Coordinate supplier documentation and technical submittals.

• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with project requirements.

• Support supplier development initiatives.

Contract Negotiation and Procurement Execution

• Participate in commercial negotiations with suppliers.

• Support the preparation of purchase orders and procurement contracts.

• Ensure contractual terms align with project and company requirements.

• Monitor procurement budgets and cost efficiency.

• Support project teams in procurement decision-making.

Equipment Delivery and Project Support

• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

• Monitor supplier production schedules and expediting activities.

• Coordinate delivery logistics with project teams.

• Ensure procurement documentation is complete and aligned with engineering requirements.

• Support construction teams with equipment documentation and supplier coordination.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Procurement, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement of electrical infrastructure equipment.

• Experience procuring HV or MV substation equipment.

• Experience managing supplier negotiations and procurement processes.

• Experience coordinating procurement activities with engineering teams.

• Experience supporting EPC or EPCM infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, and auxiliary systems.

• Experience preparing RFQs and performing technical bid evaluations.

• Familiarity with procurement documentation and supplier qualification processes.

• Understanding of technical specifications for electrical infrastructure projects.

• Understanding of data centre electrical equipment requirements and redundancy standards.

• Experience working with Nordic suppliers is considered an advantage.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Portuguese is an advantage.

• EU citizenship is preferred to facilitate site visits across Scandinavia.

• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely execution of procurement processes aligned with project schedules.

• Cost efficiency and budget compliance of procurement activities.

• Quality and compliance of procured equipment with technical specifications.

• Supplier performance and delivery reliability.

• Effective coordination with engineering and project teams.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company procedures.

• Integrate safety-by-design principles into engineering and project activities, ensuring that designs and solutions prioritise the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment.

• Participate in relevant risk assessments and hazard identification activities.

• Report safety concerns, incidents, and near-misses in accordance with company HSE procedures.

• Support the development and maintenance of a positive safety culture within the team and across projects.

• Ensure compliance with the company Integrated Management System (IMS), covering quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Replacement Policy

• For absences of less than one month, the role will be supported by another procurement or engineering team member.

• For absences exceeding one month, a temporary replacement will be appointed by senior management. Internal or external recruitment may apply in accordance with DCS Norway replacement policy guidelines.

• The replacement will assume the key responsibilities outlined in this job description to ensure continuity of procurement operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual variable performance bonus of 0–10%, depending on company and individual performance and subject to an annual performance review.

• Meal allowance of €10.46 per working day, provided via a meal card.

• Private health insurance coverage for the employee.

• 22 working days of annual leave, in accordance with Portuguese labour law.

• For business travel outside Portugal, a nominal Portugal allowance of approximately €89 per day, with 50% payment for the final travel day.

• The company will cover accommodation and travel costs for business trips, as reflected in the contract.

• When the daily living-away allowance is paid, the meal card allowance is not payable.

About the Role

DCS Norway operates a competence-based resource model. While this job description defines the primary function of the role, individuals are expected to contribute across other engineering and project functions based on their competencies and business needs. This approach supports team flexibility, professional development, and efficient resource utilisation across projects.