About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Project Procurement Lead to support the team on a project based in Ingleside, Texas. This individual will be responsible for overseeing procurement activities, supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, and delivery of materials to support successful project execution, while ensuring adherence to schedules, cost efficiency, and compliance with company procedures.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities for project materials, equipment, and subcontracted services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with project requirements and schedules.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and oversee purchase order execution.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, warehouse, and project management teams.
• Support expediting activities and proactively resolve procurement delays or supply chain disruptions.
• Negotiate commercial terms and maintain vendor relationships.
• Track procurement KPIs and provide reporting to project leadership.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain procurement documentation and records for auditing and reporting purposes.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:

• 10+ years of procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience within Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, or energy projects.
• Experience managing procurement for large-scale projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of supplier management and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of commercial terms, contracts, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience with project execution environments preferred.

Communication:

• Read, write, and speak fluent English with the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.

Behavior/Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced project environments.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Ingleside, TX
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Travel to the project site is required
Contract type: Project duration
Experience level: 10+ years