Turbo Energy Nigeria Limited was incorporated as an engineering & contracting company providing a broad range of engineering services and products to diverse industries including the power distribution, power transmission, power generation, telecommunications, petroleum & gas, and marine industries. Through the years, Turbo Energy has provided various services to different utilities.
Through our partnership with world-leading technology and services firms specialising in providing Advanced Smart Metering, Vending and Billing Systems; offering comprehensive range of metering, GIS centric management solutions and advisory services to Utilities.Job Description
The Senior Procurement Engineer bridges technical and commercial functions by translating engineering specifications into commercially sound procurement actions.
This role ensures all project-critical technical materials and equipment—ranging from solar panels and inverters to complex metering devices, transformers, substations, and civil equipment—are procured to the right quality, budget, and timeline.
You will interface with design teams, OEMs, QA/QC teams, and suppliers to ensure that technically validated equipment is procured in compliance with applicable codes (ASME, API, IEC), regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Responsibilities
Technical Procurement Execution:
Translate engineering drawings, MTOs, and specifications into detailed purchase requisitions and RFQs.
Collaborate with engineering to finalize datasheets, equipment specs, and interface requirements.
Evaluate technical offers, coordinate clarification meetings, and conduct technical bid evaluations (TBE).
Ensure completeness of technical documentation during supplier onboarding (e.g., GA drawings, warranty terms, QA plans, FAT procedures).
Use UNISUP and PRODOM to execute and monitor procurement workflows.
Supplier Interface & Quality Compliance:
Attend supplier FATs and site inspections for high-risk or long-lead equipment.
Engage QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ANSI, ASME, NERC/DPR regulations.
Oversee supplier document submittals, product certifications, inspection reports, and punch lists.
Monitor supplier progress and milestone reporting for delivery assurance.
Align deliverables with PRIMAVERA schedules and project priorities.
Project Delivery and Cost Control:
Support the project team in identifying cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, value engineering, or technical substitutions.
Provide material cost estimates and budget inputs during tendering and bid submissions.
Maintain procurement schedule aligned with project milestones and critical path activities.
Manage close-out documentation for regulatory submission to TEPNG, NCDMB, and NUIS.
Requirements
B.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years experience, with at least 6 years in procurement engineering roles in power/energy/oil & gas sectors.
Extensive knowledge of relevant equipment categories (solar PV, energy storage systems, transformers, SCADA, cabling, structural steel, etc.).
Experience in EPC, IPP, or regulated power project environments.
Familiar with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, IEC, NERC, DPR).
Working knowledge of ERP systems and procurement databases (UNISUP, SAP, Oracle).
Skills & Competencies:
Strong understanding of equipment engineering and vendor manufacturing processes
Skilled in technical-commercial alignment and value engineering
Effective cross-functional collaboration
Excellent planning and milestone tracking ability
Root-cause analysis and quality assurance orientation
High-level stakeholder management and problem-solving.
