HKN Energy
Senior Procurement Advisor
- Erbil
- Full time
- 21 hours ago
- Salary
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Nov 21, 2026
- Languages
- English
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Procurement Officer · Erbil
HKN Energy is hiring a Senior Procurement Advisor in Erbil to oversee procurement and contracting activities across Kurdistan operations. The position requires at least 12 years of procurement experience supporting oil and gas operations and runs on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.
About the job
HKN Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Commitment, and Teamwork.
The Senior Procurement Advisor Supports the procurement team’s activities across HKN’s Kurdistan operations, ensuring that all procurement processes are conducted in accordance with HKN and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) requirements. Ensures compliance with MNR procurement policies and procedures as stipulated in the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), while ensuring that due diligence and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requirements are incorporated and adhered to throughout all contracting activities. This is an office-based position in Erbil, Kurdistan, with travel to HKN bases and field operations as required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing / drafting ITT documentation prior to issuing e.g. strategies, evaluations etc.
- Preparing orders, amendments and close out documentation for the supply of goods, as required.
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of the procurement activities of the Procurement team.
- Focal point for Procurement team with stakeholders for all commercial and contractual matters.
- Working closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are executed in accordance with HKN policies and procedures.
- Managing necessary approvals within HKN approvals framework for various order phases.
- Managing and mentoring Procurement Advisors.
- Ensuring general administration and auditing of orders is performed in a timely manner.
- Change control management in consultation with stakeholders.
- Managing database and filing systems to a high standard to ensure document retrievability for both internal and audit purposes.
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure best service and commercial terms.
- Monitoring order expenditure to ensure values are within approved limits.
- Provision of day-to-day liaison / advice with stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters ensuring HKN’s best interests are established and maintained.
- Assisting junior members of Procurement team as required.
- Promotion and implementation of business processes and procedures.
- Negotiation of commercial and legal issues referring to appropriate legal and finance teams.
- Inform and keep updated HKN’s Procurement Team Lead, and in his absence other HKN department heads, on contractual matters critical to HKN operations.
- Ad-hoc duties as requested by line manager.
Requirements
- Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience supporting oil company operations in a procurement role either for an international oil company or oil service company, including oil company operations in Kurdistan.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of and commitment to environmental, health and safety practices.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of good industry practices.
- Significant proven experience in all aspects of the tendering and procurement process.
- Significant proven experience in contracts administration processes and procedures.
- Experience in formulating and negotiating contracts / orders across the exploration and oil production environment.
- Commercially astute with proven negotiation and proficient contract drafting skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and tackling complex contracts / orders.
- Good analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Proficient in the development and management of filing and document control systems.
- High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
- Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.
- Preferably CIPS certified.
Working hours
- Rotational position (2 weeks on and 2 weeks off)
Notes
- Site: Erbil Office
- Department: Supply Chain
- Reports to: Procurement Team Lead - KRI
- Start Date: To be confirmed
- Subordinates: Procurement Advisors
- Contract Type: Open Contract
- Three months’ probation
Skills
- Tendering and procurement
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
- Document control
- Microsoft Office
Details
- Profession
- Procurement Officer
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Experience
- Senior · 12+ years
- Working hours
- Rotational position (2 weeks on and 2 weeks off)