Buyer Procurement
Al Nahiya Group
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
· Carry out a full technical and commercial evaluation on quotations received from vendors to ensure full compliance to company Specifications / Drawings
· Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, service providers to ensure the best costs are achieved.
· Working with the Supply Chain Manager source new vendors/service providers when the requested materials/service are not available with any vendor from approved vendors list or if their technical or commercial terms are out with that of company.
· Working with QHSE team monitor supplier’s performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
· Build strong relationships with key critical supply partners to ensure minimal disruption to company projects/ operations requirements and ensure there is good transparent flow of communication.
· Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
· Working with the Supply Chain Manager review framework agreements periodically.
· Manage all commercially sensitive vendor information ensuring that information held is up to date and accurate within the system.
· Meet with key supply partners to review performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
· Keep abreast of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products.
· Ensure copies of Quotes / PO’s / Confirmation of Orders are placed in the correct files to allow retrieval of quotes / prices / PO’s for checks & audits as required.
· Understanding of engineering, mechanical, electrical, and structural material.
· A broad understanding of certification required from suppliers when requesting quotes/raising PO’s.
· Deliver on savings and to have these reordered against job numbers to enable verification of savings.
· Be assigned as a dedicated buyer for specific projects as assigned by the Group Supply Chain Manager as and when the business needs.
· Attend all trade events on behalf of COMPANY with respect to scope of work.
· Any other duties that may be required with regards to Purchasing Department functions.RequirementsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:· Minimum 5 years of UAE working experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain
· Experience within the oil and gas, energy industries in UAE/ Middle East or Engineering based environment
· Working with senior level staff
· Hands on experience with Material Requirements Planning or Enterprise Resource Planning Software
· Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics Nav
· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Intermediate to advanced experience with contract terms and conditions
· Proven track record in negotiation achievement and cost reductions
· Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
· Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal)
· Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
· Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.
· Excellent Supplier Relationship Management Skills
· Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
· Stakeholder Management
· Good understanding of financial impacts
· Analytical and presentation skills.
· Change Management Skills
· Decision-Making Skills
· Organize own workload and ability to meet deadlines.
· Proactive & able to work on own initiative, needing little supervision in time.
· Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the company.
· Must have valid UAE Driving license.QUALIFICATION & TRAINING:· Bachelor’s degree of equivalent – In Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Finance
· Certified Purchasing Professional or working towards Chartered Institute Purchasing & Supply or Equivalent accreditation.
· Proven negotiation Skills