Summary
Wood is seeking a graduate to support supply chain and procurement activities for Oil & Gas and Energy projects in Abu Dhabi. Duties include assisting with purchasing, materials management, logistics, supplier coordination, expediting, documentation, and performance reporting. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. UAE nationality and a Family Book are required; salary is not stated.
The posting
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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Supply Chain professional at the early stage of their career to join a dynamic and experienced team supporting complex Oil & Gas and Energy projects. The role is ideally suited to a motivated UAE National graduate who is eager to develop practical experience across procurement, expediting, logistics, materials management, and supplier coordination within a global engineering and consulting environment.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams provide solutions and expert services to a growing client base, supporting maintenance and operations, asset management, modifications, and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth, with a strategy centered on building long-term partnerships with our clients across the UK, Norway, and the Middle East & Africa regions.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered for high-profile clients across the Energy sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment
- Competitive remuneration package with regular market-aligned reviews
- Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
- Employee Share Plan, offering matched share purchases
- Long Service Awards recognising service at 5-year milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development with structured graduate development pathways
- Global connections, working alongside experts shaping industry standards
- Energy Transition Academy, providing exposure to emerging and existing energy systems
The Key Objectives for This Role Are:
- Support the delivery of supply chain and procurement activities in line with project requirements
- Develop foundational knowledge of Oil & Gas supply chain processes, systems, and controls
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, ethical standards, and client requirements
- Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function
Responsibilities
Assist with procurement activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination
- Support materials management and logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services
- Liaise with suppliers, expeditors, logistics providers, and internal project teams
- Maintain accurate procurement and supply chain documentation within ERP systems
- Support supplier performance monitoring and reporting
- Assist in expediting, inspection coordination, and documentation review
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and HSE requirements
- Participate in graduate development and mentoring programmes
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement below, but believe you have relevant experience, skills, or enthusiasm for the role, we encourage you to apply.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline
- UAE National (Family Book required)
- Strong interest in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics within the Oil & Gas or Energy sector
- Good analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced project environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively within a team